This report presents the Virginia Department of Education's study of the current standards for qualified educational interpreters for deaf and hearing impaired students and the impact of qualification standards on the supply and demand of educational interpreters. The study involved synthesis of data concerning the Virginia Quality Assurance Screening (VQAS); analysis of the qualifications of persons providing educational interpreting services; survey of interpreter qualifications, training and supply and demand issues in local school divisions; survey of interpreters regarding qualifications, training and attitudes; survey of interpreter training programs; analysis of trends in numbers of students who need educational interpreting services; and analysis of qualification requirements established outside of Virginia. Among study conclusions were: (1) The VQAS is a valid and appropriate measure for evaluating educational interpreters; (2) there is an inadequate supply of qualified interpreters, therefore, waivers of qualification standards are necessary; and (3) there is an inadequate availability of interpreting training programs in the state. Recommendations address continued use of the VQAS, waivers of qualification standards, changes in VQAS administration, the autonomy of local school divisions, increased development of interpreter training programs at state community colleges, and recruitment of people into educational interpreting. Individual chapters of this report address qualification standards, supply and demand of qualified interpreters, and training, respectively. Twelve appendices include the evaluation questions, current standards and requirements, survey results, proposed standards and requirements, a resource list, and a sample job description. Contains two references. (DB)