Section 193A.2.6. Disclosure of confidential information.

       2.6(1) Iowa Code section 542.4(5) prohibits members of the board from disclosing a final examination score to persons other than the one who took the examination. Persons who take the examination may consent to the publication of their names on a list of passing candidates.

       2.6(2) Information relating to the examination results, including the specific grades by subject matter, shall be given only to the person who took the examination, except that the board may:

        a.           Disclose the specific grades by subject matter to the regulatory authority of any other state or foreign country in connection with the candidate’s application for a reciprocal certificate or license from the other state or foreign country, but only if requested by the applicant.

        b.          Disclose the specific grades by subject matter to educational institutions, professional organizations, or others, provided the names of the persons taking the examination are not provided in conjunction with the scores.

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