655 Ind. Admin. Code 5-4-6

Current through December 4, 2024

Section 655 IAC 5-4-6 - Examination security and integrity

Authority: IC 22-14-2-7; IC 36-8-10.5-7

Affected: IC 4-21.5-3; IC 4-21.5-4; IC 22-12-7; IC 22-14-2-7; IC 36-8-10.5

Sec. 6.

(a) An allegation of:

(1) cheating;

(2) a security breach;

(3) an examination administration breach;

(4) a loss of materials; or

(5) other deviations from acceptable and ethical security and examination integrity procedures; shall be reported immediately to the department as prescribed by the department.

(b) The department may investigate an allegation reported under subsection (a) or suspected examination misconduct.

(c) On completion of an investigation under subsection (b), the department shall report the findings of its investigation to the education board.

(d) On determining a violation of acceptable and ethical security and examination integrity procedures or other misconduct has occurred, the education board may take any action under IC 4-21.5-3, IC 4-21.5-4, and IC 22-12-7, including suspension or revocation of certifications.

(e) The department, on behalf of the education board, may notify a:

(1) political subdivision that employs; and

(2) volunteer fire department that has in its membership;

an individual found to have committed a violation under subsection (d).

655 IAC 5-4-6

Board of Firefighting Personnel Standards and Education; 655 IAC 5-4-6; filed 8/1/2024, 4:17 p.m.: 20240828-IR-655240059FRA