If auto-captions are available on a video, does it need to be re-captioned to quality standards?

Yes. Auto-captions alone are not considered accessible or equitable for deaf students due to frequent errors and a lack of clarity. Captions must meet quality standards, such as those outlined by the FCC, DCMP Captioning Key, or WCAG, to ensure accuracy, timing, and readability that match the original content. Re-captioning may be necessary to remove barriers and provide meaningful access.