Prohibition on Use of Questions from Academe
- Under the amended rule, Members of the Professional Regulatory Boards are strictly prohibited from asking or accepting test questions from academic sources.
- This prohibition applies under all circumstances, with no exceptions allowed.
Rationale for Prohibition
- The policy ensures Board Members rely on their own professional competence when preparing test questions.
- It prevents potential conflicts of interest and favoritism that may arise if questions are sourced from schools connected to examinees.
Consequences of Violation
- Any Member of a Professional Regulatory Board who violates the prohibition by asking or accepting questions from the academe shall be subject to administrative sanctions.
Implementation and Effectivity
- The resolution amending the regulation took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper with general circulation, whichever was earlier.
- The amendment reflects a policy consensus reached during a consultation meeting with the Commission and Professional Regulatory Boards on September 11, 1996.