Relating to the disclosure of psychological test data

This bill relates to the disclosure of psychological test data (test data). The bill defines “test data” the same as described in the most recent version of the ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct standard as published by the American psychological association (APA code of conduct). The APA code of conduct describes “test data” as raw and scaled scores, client/patient responses to test questions or stimuli, and psychologists’ notes and recordings concerning client/patient statements and behavior during examination. Those portions of test materials that include client/patient responses are included in the definition of test data. The bill defines “test materials” the same as described in the most recent version of the APA code of conduct. The APA code of conduct describes “test materials” as manuals, instruments, protocols, and test questions or stimuli, and does not include test data. Current law prohibits the disclosure of test materials except to a licensed psychologist upon request of the individual who is the subject of the test materials. The bill distinguishes test data from test materials and permits the disclosure of test data generated as a result of psychological testing. If the test data contains test materials, the test data may be disclosed provided that all test materials are redacted prior to disclosure of the test data.