3.__Proof of education and training in cued speech.__Written proof of the__applicant's education and training in cued speech, consisting of either:

A.__Proof of completion of at least 45 clock hours of instruction in cued speech in which the instruction was conducted by:

(1)__An instructor certified by the National Cued Speech Association or certifying bodies that are recognized by the National Cued Speech Association; or

(2)__A cued speech transliterator certified by the National Cued Speech Association; or

B.__A passing score accepted by the National Cued Speech Association as a prerequisite for certification programs on the Basic Cued Speech Proficiency Rating or a comparable test recognized by the commissioner; and

4.__Proof of education and training in the interpreting process.__Written proof of completion of at least 45 clock hours of instruction in the interpreting process, which must include instruction in deafness, the ethics of interpreting and deaf culture, conducted through an accredited college, accredited university or accredited or approved high school or conducted by certification maintenance course sponsors approved by the National Cued Speech Association, or NCSA, or certifying bodies that are recognized by the NCSA, the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc., the National Association of the Deaf, Inc. or a comparable or successor organization recognized by the commissioner.__Credit may not be given for interpreting instruction completed prior to 5 years from the date of application.

§1539.__Requirements for licensure; certified cued speech

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To be eligible for licensure as a certified cued speech transliterator under this chapter, an applicant must be at least 18 years of age and must provide:

1.__High school diploma.__Proof of a high school diploma or the equivalent;