Under Subpart D, what type of research with children may qualify for exemption?

Research involving educational tests may qualify for exemption under Subpart D of the regulations concerning the protection of children involved in research. This exemption is based on the premise that certain types of research, particularly those focused on educational tests, are likely to pose minimal risk to child participants.

Subpart D establishes specific protections for children as vulnerable populations due to their limited ability to provide informed consent. However, when the research strictly involves educational practices and tests, it usually does not involve direct risk to the children, especially if that research does not disclose their identities or sensitive personal information.

Other types of research, such as physical education activities, psychological evaluations, or family interviews, often involve components that may carry additional risks to child participants, such as physical stress, emotional distress, or breaches of confidentiality. Such activities may not qualify for the same level of exemption due to these potential risks. Thus, educational tests represent a preferred area where research can be conducted ethically and with the children's rights safeguarded.