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Given the  \nhigh stakes associated with student performance and the need to assure parents,  \nstudents, and the public that test results are meaningful and valid, it is imperative  \nthat individuals participating in the program preserve the integrity of all test content  \nand student data through strict adherence to the instructions and procedures  \ncontained in the test administration manuals and resources .  \nIt’s the Law!  \nTexas Education Code (TEC)  \nSec . 39.0301. SECURITY IN ADMINISTRATION OF ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENTS.  \n“The commissioner shall establish procedures for the administration of assessment instruments… including procedures designed to ensure the security of the assessment instruments…” Includes:  \n􀂃 Implementing statistical methods and standards for identifying potential violations  \n􀂃 Identifying patterns of inappropriate assessment practices that occur over time  \nSec . 39.0302. ISSUANCE OF SUBPOENAS.  \n􀂃 Commissioner may issue a subpoena to compel the attendance of a relevant witness or the production of relevant evidence .  \nSec . 39.0302. SECURE ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENTS; CRIMINAL PENALTY.  \n􀂃 It is a Class C misdemeanor offense if an individual intentionally discloses the  \ncontents of a secure assessment, including the answer to any item in the assessment, and the disclosure is likely to affect the performance of one or more students .  \n4  \nIt’s the Law!  \nTexas Administrative Code (TAC)  \n19 TAC §101.3031. REQUIRED TEST ADMINISTRATION PROCEDURES AND TRAINING ACTIVITIES TO ENSURE VALIDITY, RELIABILITY, AND SECURITY OF ASSESSMENTS.  \n􀂃 Districts and charter schools must comply with all of the applicable requirements specified in the test administration materials provided to school districts and charter schools annually.  \n􀂃 Test coordinators and administrators must receive all applicable training as required in the test administration materials.  \n􀂃 Applicable training includes general testing program information, requirements for ensuring test security and confidentiality, test administration procedures, materials control procedures, and records retention .  \nTEC and TAC References for the Texas Assessment Program [https://tea.texas.gov/student.assessment/Code_references/](https://tea.texas.gov/student.assessment/Code_references/)  \nTEA Student Assessment Security Team November 2018 5  \nTest Security and Confidentiality  \nTest Security  \nInvolves accounting for all secure materials before, during, and after each test administration . This includes:  \n􀂃 Identifying who can handle secure materials  \n• Individuals qualified to participate must:  \n􀂃 Be trained  \n􀂃 Sign a security oath  \n􀂃 Properly storing materials  \n• Consider location  \n• Limit access  \n􀂃 Maintaining and tracking the chain of custody  \n• Document the transfer of materials through each stage of an administration  \n􀂃 Maintaining the integrity of tracking documentation  \n• Store securely  \n• Audit periodically  \n6  \nTest Security and Confidentiality  \nConfidentiality  \nInvolves protecting all secure test content. Instruments that contain this content include:  \n􀂃 Test booklets  \n􀂃 Online assessments  \n􀂃 Online test tickets  \n􀂃 Completed answer documents  \n􀂃 STAAR Alternate 2 stimulus images and text  \n􀂃 TELPAS calibration activities and components for holistically rating student performance  \nCompliance with confidentiality requirements involves:  \n􀂃 Training testing personnel on their obligations concerning confiden","cbCaiq3VYFb69NP7","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiq3VYFb69NP7","pdf",1146251,31,"English","# Agenda\n## Overview\n## Statutory Requirements\n## Test Security & Confidentiality\n## Policy Reminders\n## Investigating Testing Irregularities\n## Reporting Requirements\n## Penalties","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the test security and confidentiality procedures?\",\"answer\":\"They ensure fair and equal testing opportunities by preserving the integrity of all test content and student data through strict adherence to administration instructions. 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