transferring administration of the program for the deaf and hard of hearing and the board of licensure of interpreters for the deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing to the office of professional licensure and certification.

HB 525 transfers responsibility for administering two key programs to the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification. Specifically, it moves the program serving deaf and hard of hearing individuals, along with the Board of Licensure for interpreters (including those serving deafblind and hard of hearing clients), from their current oversight to this new office. This change directly affects the operational management of these services and the licensing process for interpreters. The bill aims to centralize oversight under one agency to streamline administration and licensing procedures.