Interpreters are some of the most important people in the lives of our deaf and hard of hearing students, yet hiring and retention requirements are weak, variable, or nonexistent. Despite this, many school interpreters have become skillful and effective professionals driven by their desire for competence and sense of integrity. State employment standards, however, have created a national emergency regarding interpreting services for our students. Establishing and strengthening standards to ensure high quality interpreting services is an urgent need in public schools. This article is about what is happening in schools and what change is needed.