What accommodations in testing procedures are permitted or required on New York State science assessments?
As long as the accommodations do not alter the constructs being tested, students may be entitled to testing accommodations for: • temporary disability (e.g., broken arms, hospitalization) • § 504 plans • IEP accommodations The implementation of these accommodations can be found in the most recent copy of the Regents Examinations, Regents Competency Tests, and Proficiency Examinations: School Administrators Manual, as well as in Part 200 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Relating to General Education and Diploma Requirements.
