65G-4.012. Determination of Mental Retardation: Intelligence Tests to Be Administered.
Effective on Tuesday, June 13, 2006
1(1) For the purposes of Chapters 393 and 916, F.S., the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale or the Wechsler Adult & Infant Intelligence Scale, administered by or under the direct supervision of a psychologist or school psychologist licensed under Chapter 490, F.S., shall be used to determine mental retardation and the level of intellectual functioning.
54(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), if, given the condition of the individual to be tested, the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale or the Wechsler Adult & Infant Intelligence Scale are not valid and reliable as determined by the person authorized to administer such tests as specified in subsection (1), an alternative test or evaluation procedure, administered and interpreted in conformance with instructions provided by the producer of the tests or evaluation materials, may be used. The results of the testing or evaluation must include reference to published validity and reliability data for the specified test or evaluation procedure.
