NYS Refusal Boycotts explained in a straight forward manner.
Video: NYS Refusal Boycotts explained in a straight forward manner

Originally Published at NYS ALLIES FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION
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“Refusing The Test” Resources: Opting Out in Grades 3-8

The steps to opting-out of NYS tests are very simple:
Step 1.) Download item #2 Refusal Letter below.

Step 2.) Email this letter to your child’s principal, all your child’s teachers, and the guidance counselor.
Copy the email to the Superintendent and School Board members.

Step 3.) Call the principal one week later to confirm the procedure for your child on test day.

Step 4.) Expect them to tell you that “no opt-out provision is available”. This is a typical response as most school districts do not understand that students can “refuse” the tests with a code of “999”. This does not impact the student, teacher, or school district. Simply insist that your child is NOT participating in NYS tests.

Step 5.) Contact us if you experience any problems: Contact New York State Allies for Public Education http://www.nysape.org/contact-us.html

The resources below will assist you along the way.

1.) If My Child Refuses State Tests Will My School Lose Funding? Click Here.
There is much false information about this question. Click the link above to better understand.

2.) Refusal Letter | refusal_letter.doc Download File

3.) Letter Regarding Parental Right to Refuse | letter_regarding_parental_right_to_refuse.doc
Download File

4.) Guide to Refusal Policies | guide_to_refusal_policies.pdf Download File

For More Information Visit New York State Allies for Public Education

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