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Office for Deaf and Hard of Hearing presses ahead on interpreter licensure amid staffing shortfalls
Summary
ODHH’s fiscal 2027 allowance rises to $1.2 million. The agency says it will fill most vacancies by FY2026 end and aims to publish sign‑language interpreter licensing regulations by Dec. 31, with implementation targeted for July 1, 2027; agency opposed abolishing a long‑term vacant position.
The Subcommittee reviewed the Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing’s fiscal 2027 allowance and progress on implementing the Maryland Sign Language Interpreters Act, with lawmakers and ODHH officials focusing on staff shortages and the timing for interpreter licensure regulations.
Department of Legislative Services analyst Connor Brown said the ODHH budget rises by $69,116 (6.1%) to $1,200,000 and that about 76% of the appropriation supports personnel for seven regular positions. DLS recommended abolishing one position that has been vacant for more than a year and…
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