Abstract: Approve the "Rights and Responsibilities of Test Takers: Guidelines and Expectations" document
RESOLVED, That the "Rights and Responsibilities of Test Takers: Guidelines and Expectations" document developed by the Joint Committee on Testing Practices (JCTP), be approved.
RATIONALE: This document explains the rights and responsibilities of test takers during the testing process as well as the general expectations of those who develop, administer and use tests.
(JCTP) is an inter-professional committee consisting of representatives from the American Counseling Association, the American Psychological Association, the National Association of School Psychologists, Association of State Testing Directors, Association of Test Publishers, the National Council of Measurement in Education, and ASHA. JCTP undertakes projects to improve the quality of testing practices. The test taker rights and responsibilities document is based in format and content on the 1994 ASHA position statement "Protection of Rights of People Receiving Audiology or Speech-Language Pathology Services." ASHA members, staff, and leadership participated in peer review of the document. In addition, all relevant ARPOs were invited to the public forum at the National Office to discuss the document. This document is consistent with the ASHA Code of Ethics.
Sharon Goldsmith is the ASHA representative to the JCTP.
OUTCOME(S): ASHA members will have another source of information regarding client/patient rights and responsibilities. This document will assist ASHA members in communicating information about client/patient rights and responsibilities in academic programs and clinical practice.
BUDGET IMPACT: None. The American Psychological Association is supporting the cost of printing and distributing the document. The document will be available to ASHA members and others at no cost.
PROGRAMMATIC IMPACT: Supporting this document publicly affirms ASHA’s commitment to consumer rights and the use of fair, non-discriminatory testing practices. Support also allows ASHA another vehicle with which to educate members about client/patient rights and responsibilities.
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