Data consisting solely of testing or examination materials, or scoring keys used solely to determine individual qualifications for appointment or promotion in public service, or used to administer a licensing examination, or academic examination, the disclosure of which would compromise the objectivity or fairness of the testing or examination process are classified as nonpublic, except pursuant to court order. Completed versions of personnel, licensing, or academic examinations shall be accessible to the individual who completed the examination, unless the responsible authority determines that access would compromise the objectivity, fairness, or integrity of the examination process. Notwithstanding section 13.04 , the responsible authority shall not be required to provide copies of completed examinations or answer keys to any individual who has completed an examination.
Minn. Stat. § 13.34
EXAMINATION DATA.
Known as the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act
The act spans §§ 13–13 (154 sections).
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case Wiegel v. City of St. Paul (2002)
Most recently applied in Wiegel v. City of St. Paul (February 2002)
1980 c 603 s 14; 1981 c 311 s 10,39; 1982 c 545 s 24
Official source: Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Minnesota statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.