LC/OE QUESTION: To what extent is a test confidential? What information can parents be given?
The child’s parent has the right to “inspect and review” the completed record form, in the presence of the qualified person who administered the test or another qualified professional. The parent does NOT have the legal right to make a copy of the form or to hand copy the information from the form. The only part of the record form that can be photocopied is the page that contains the score summary information (often the first page). We grant that permission so professionals working with the child can share that information with each other. We have obtained copyright protection for all test materials. Details of test items should not be released to persons who are unqualified to administer or interpret them. According to IDEA guidelines, the child is best served by having an expert interpret his/her test performance. Understanding the significance of a child’s performance on a test requires theoretical grounding in child development and measurement and expertise in interpreting technica
