Truth in Testing Act of 1979

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Truth in Testing Act of 1979 - Declares the purpose of this Act to be to prohibit the conducting of educational and occupational admissions tests unless such tests are administered in a manner to protect the rights of the individuals tested and to grant a Federal cause of action to any individual adversely affected by the administration of any such test in violation of this Act. Prohibits any educational or occupational admissions test affecting interstate commerce to be administered unless: (1) each applicant is provided written notice describing the nature of the test, to whom the results will be distributed, and a statement of the applicant's rights; and (2) provision is made to provide upon request performance-related information to an individual taking such test. Provides that an individual adversely affected by a test administered, or about to be administered, in violation of this Act may sue for preventive relief in a United States district court.…