Nebraska Statutes 38-137. Examinations; records maintained; eligibility
(1) All questions, the answer key, and the examinees’ answers connected with any examination for credentialing shall be maintained by the department, national organization, or testing service for a period of two years from the date of administration of the examination.
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 38-137
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Course of study: means a program of instruction necessary to obtain a credential meeting the requirements set out for each profession in the appropriate practice act and rules and regulations and includes a college, a professional school, a vocational school, hours of training, or a program of instruction with a similar designation. See Nebraska Statutes 38-112
- Department: means the Division of Public Health of the Department of Health and Human Services. See Nebraska Statutes 38-114
- Process: shall mean a summons, subpoena, or notice to appear issued out of a court in the course of judicial proceedings. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
(2) When national examinations are accepted for credentialing, the department shall obtain from the national organization or testing service documentation that the examination development and maintenance process meets generally accepted standards for test development and maintenance.
(3) The department, with the recommendation of the appropriate board, may:
(a) Specify credentialing examination application procedures;
(b) Provide for the review of procedures for the development of examinations;
(c) Provide for the administration of all or separate components of examinations; and
(d) Protect the security of the content of examination questions and answers.
(4) The appropriate board may specify eligibility for taking the credentialing examination. In determining such eligibility, the board shall consider the practices of other states but shall determine such eligibility standards based on the extent to which completion of a course of study prior to examination is necessary to assure that applicants for credentials meet minimum standards of proficiency and competency for the protection of the health and safety of the public.