Section 170-03-0120. Definitions.

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The following definitions apply to rules relating to interpreter services.

(1) "Limited English proficient person" includes limited English-speaking persons or other persons unable to readily communicate in spoken English.

(2) "Limited English-speaking person" means a person who, because of non-English-speaking cultural background or disability (including a hearing impairment), cannot readily speak or understand the English language.

(3) "Hearing impaired person" means a person who, because of a hearing or speech impairment, cannot readily speak, understand or communicate in spoken language.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.215 RCW, RCW 34.05.220, chapter 34.05 RCW, 2006 c 265. WSR 08-06-102, § 170-03-0120, filed 3/5/08, effective 4/5/08.]

Chapter 43.215 RCW, RCW 34.05.220, chapter 34.05 RCW, 2006 c 265. WSR 08-06-102, § 170-03-0120, filed 3/5/08, effective 4/5/08.

                    
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