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HomeEducation CodeDiv. 3Pt. 25Ch. 5Art. 6§ 45274 Examination Record Retention Rules

§ 45274 Examination Record Retention Rules

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§ 45274 Examination Record Retention Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •Test records (like answers and scores) must be kept for at least 90 days after the results are announced.
  • •If you took the test, you can look at your records and complain if you think something is wrong.
  • •For some job tests, you have to check and complain before anyone gets hired from the test results.
  • •Your test records are private—only you or someone you choose can see them, not the public.

Example

You take a test for a job promotion at work, but you think your score was counted wrong.

You can ask to see your test answers and scores within 90 days. If you see a mistake, you can tell the people in charge to fix it. But your boss or coworkers can’t see your test unless you let them.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 45274 Examination Record Retention Rules

Examination records, including any recordings and the rating sheet of each member of the oral board for each candidate, shall be retained by the personnel commission for a period of not less than 90 days after promulgation of an eligibility list. The commission shall prescribe procedures whereby candidates may review and protest any part of an examination. In promotional examinations for classes for which continuous examination procedures have not been authorized, the review and protest period shall be held prior to regular appointment from the eligibility list. Examination records shall not be available to the public or to any person for any purpose not directly connected with the examination and shall be considered confidential but shall, within reasonable time limits, be made available to a candidate or his or her representative. (Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 652, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

examination recordseligibility listconfidentialreview and protest

Related Statutes

  • § 45264 Commission Personnel Appointment Rules
  • § 45277 Special Hiring Requirements
  • § 45280 Competitive Exam Requirements
  • § 45287 Provisional Employment Limits
  • § 45289 Provisional Appointment Limits

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 45274.
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