How does a student with a broken arm or similar injury participate in testing?
(new) A. A student with a broken bone or fracture in his or her writing hand or arm (or similar injury) at the time of testing is considered to have a “documented disability.” Therefore, he or she is entitled to have a scribe or use a word processor for the test(s). The principal or designee must fill in the circle(s) for the provided accommodation(s) and the “documented disability” circle on the student’s answer booklet. The student must be placed on a 504 plan if accommodations will be needed for ongoing instruction after testing is completed.
A. No. A student with a broken bone or fracture in his or her writing hand or arm (or similar injury) at the time of testing is considered to have a “documented disability.” Therefore, the development of a 504 plan must be initiated if the student requires accommodations (e.g., use a scribe, use a word processor, take the test individually). The accommodation(s) provided and the “504 plan” circle on the student’s answer booklet must be completed.
