Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-102
§12189 Examinations and Courses
Title 42 › CHAPTER 126 — EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES › SUBCHAPTER III — PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS AND SERVICES OPERATED BY PRIVATE ENTITIES › § 12189
Summary
Providers of exams or courses for education or job licensing must make them usable by disabled people or provide accommodations.
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Title 42, §12189
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Any person that offers examinations or courses related to applications, licensing, certification, or credentialing for secondary or postsecondary education, professional, or trade purposes shall offer such examinations or courses in a place and manner accessible to persons with disabilities or offer alternative accessible arrangements for such individuals.
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Effective Date
Section effective 18 months after July 26, 1990, see section 310(a) of Pub. L. 101–336, set out as a note under section 12181 of this title.
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42 U.S.C. § 12189
Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102