LAC 28:XI.5312. Testing Irregularities [Formerly LAC 28:CXI.312]

A. Administrative errors that result in questions regarding the security of the test or the accuracy of the test data are considered testing irregularities. If it is deemed necessary to void the test, the district test coordinator must submit a completed void form to the LDE, as directed in the District and School Test Coordinators Manual. B. If tests are voided by the district due to administrative error, the LEA superintendent, on behalf of individual students, must initiate a request to the state superintendent of education for an opportunity to retest prior to the next scheduled test administration on behalf of individual students. C. If the LDE determines that an administrative error that allows for a retest did occur the tests will be voided. LDE will notify the LEA of the determination and of arrangements for the retest. The LEA must provide a corrective plan of action. D. To offset costs involved in retesting, the vendor will assess the LEA a fee for each test. E. The LDE will provide a report to the SBESE of retests due to administrative errors. F. Administrative errors on tests that result from failure to transfer answers from a test form onto an answer form require the following steps: 1. the LEA superintendent will place a request on behalf of individual students, which request must include a description of the administrative error and a corrective plan of action, to the state superintendent of education to have the testing vendor send to the district the student’s test booklet and a new answer document; 2. the DTC and STC will transfer only the answers not initially transferred from the test booklet onto the new answer document; and 3. the DTC will return all testing materials to the vendor, who will assess the LEA a fee for the service. G. Student actions including but not limited to inappropriate access, test material damage or destruction, or failure to follow testing protocol, may result in a testing irregularity and be reported as outlined in this Section.