Okla. Admin. Code § 712:10-7-3

Current through Vol. 42, No. 3, October 15, 2024

Section 712:10-7-3 - Alternative testing arrangements

(a)Alternative testing arrangements - religious practices.

(1) Alternative test dates may be arranged for individuals whose religious practices do not allow them to take tests on Saturday.

(2) Alternative test dates will be available at a minimum of two test sites per test administration.

(3) Individuals wishing to request an alternative test date due to religious convictions must submit the following to National Evaluation Systems no later than the regular registration deadline for the test administration desired:

(A) A completed registration form with proper payment

(B) A completed form requesting an alternative test date

(C) A letter from a member of the clergy, on that individual's professional letterhead, attesting to the religious convictions of the examinee requesting accommodation.

(b)Alternative testing arrangements - accommodation of the basis of disability.

(1) Alternative testing arrangements may be made for individuals with either temporary or permanent physical disability, illness, or injury.

(2) Standard accommodations may be requested by individuals with a disability and can be accommodated at all test sites. Standard accommodations include the following:

(A) Special seating

(B) Wheelchair access

(C) Frequent breaks

(D) Use of a magnifying glass, colored overlays, or a ruler

(E) Use of a pen for written assignment

(3) Standard accommodations may be requested by submitting the following to National Evaluation Systems no later than the regular registration deadline for the test administration desired:

(A) A completed registration form with proper payment.

(B) A completed form requesting alternative testing arrangements indicating the nature of the request.

(c)Alternative testing arrangements - non-standard accommodation on the basis of a physical disability.

(1) Non-standard alternative testing arrangements may be made for individuals with a temporary or permanent disability, illness, or injury.

(2) Individuals requesting alternative testing arrangements on the basis of a physical disability must submit the following to National Evaluation Systems no later than the regular registration deadline for the test administration desired:

(A) A completed registration form with proper payment

(B) A completed form requesting alternative testing arrangements identifying the disability and the specific arrangements requested.

(C) A statement by a licensed professional, on that person's professional letterhead, whose credentials are appropriate to diagnose the disability. Statements must include the disability for which accommodation is being sought as well as recommended administration modifications.

(d)Alternative testing arrangements - non-standard accommodation on the basis of cognitive or emotional disability.

(1) Non-standard alternative testing arrangements may be made for individuals with temporary or permanent cognitive or emotional disability, illness, or injury.

(2) Individuals requesting non-standard alternative testing arrangements on the basis of cognitive or emotional disability must submit the following to National Evaluation Systems no later than the regular registration deadline for the test administration desired:

(A) A completed registration form with proper payment

(B) A completed form requesting alternative testing arrangements identifying the disability and the alternative arrangements requested.

(C) A statement by a licensed professional, on that person's professional letterhead, whose license or credentials are appropriate to diagnose the disability. The statement must include the disability for which accommodations are being requested, along with supporting documentation, and recommended test administration modifications.

Okla. Admin. Code § 712:10-7-3

Added at 17 Ok Reg 3255, eff 8-11-00