1. (a) For records before January 1, 2014, a request for information on GED® scores must be submitted to the Adult Education Section of the Division of Workforce Services, GED® Testing Office, in writing and signed by the test taker.

2. (b) A request for a GED® transcript/credential must contain verifiable information including:

   1. (1) The test taker’s full name (and the name under which tested, if different);
   2. (2) Date of birth;
   3. (3) Approximate year tested;
   4. (4) City where tested;
   5. (5) Social Security or identification number;
   6. (6) Signature;
   7. (7) Name and address where credential or credentials should be sent; and
   8. (8) Required fee (if applicable).

3. (c)

   1. (1) The Arkansas GED® Testing Office will fax or email scores to a third party (i.e., employers, military, educational institution, correctional facility, etc.) for test takers who provide written permission to do so.
   2. (2) Faxed or emailed copies are unofficial.

   3. (3) The test taker’s permission must be accompanied by verification from the third party that a faxed or emailed copy of scores satisfies an immediate need for:

      1. (A) Hiring;
      2. (B) Enlistment;
      3. (C) Enrollment; or
      4. (D) Release.

Codification Notes: "GED®" means General Educational Development test. This section as promulgated prior to codification into the Code of Arkansas Rules provided as follows: "INFORMATION/RATIONALE: In accordance with GED® Testing Service®, the test scores of individual test-takers are confidential information. Subject to limited exceptions for verifying scores by telephone, fax or email, an individual's score should be reported to educational institutions, adult education teachers, employers, correctional facilities, military recruiters, only for test-takers who have submitted written and signed requests to that effect. EFFECTIVE DATE: December 6, 1993, January 1, 2014 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: GED® Administrator™, GED® Testing Office (501)682-1980"