The Carl Perkins Act (PL 98-524) Asserted

question 21

Multiple Choice

The Carl Perkins Act (PL 98-524) asserted:

• A) that any test used for employment or promotion must be shown to be suitable and valid for the job in question.
• B) that tests used for hiring and advancement at work must show that they can predict job performance for all groups.
• C) the right of individuals to access their federal records, including test records.
• D) the right of students to be tested, at a school system's expense, if they are suspected of having a disability that interferes with learning.
• E) that individuals with disabilities, or who are disadvantaged, have access to vocational assessment, counseling, and placement.

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