Testing Opt Out Refusal - Indiana (Page 3 of 4) in pdf

that the custody, care and nurture of the child reside first in the parents, whose

primary function and freedom include preparation for the obligations the State can

neither supply nor hinder.” (Prince v.Massachusetts, 321 U.S. 158)

This letter is notification that I am opting out my child of the X test. I do have a

reasonable expectation that neither I nor my child will be harassed, bullied or coerced to

change my decision.

Signed,

Parent/Guardian

Sample 2: (from

guide-to-opt-out-of-ISTEP.pdf)

I Have the Right to Opt Out of ISTEP

I OBJECT to ISTEP, because it is an inaccurate, insufficient and culturally biased way to

assess learning AND because high stakes testing harms children and destroys schools.

I OBJECT to ISTEP according to my rights protected by the Constitution: the 1st

Amendment, which protects free speech, and the 14

Amendment, which protects

religious and spiritual freedom.

I OBJECT to ISTEP, knowing that parent rights are broadly protected by Supreme Court

decisions, especially parent right to “direct the upbringing and education of their

children.”

I OBJECT to ISTEP on the grounds that it violates the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938,

because student performance on ISTEP provides catalyst for teacher pay. Using one

annual student assessment is an unfair judgment of teacher performance and jeopardizes

student well-being and educational opportunities.

I DIRECT all school or district staff that they may NOT administer ISTEP or IREAD-3

to my child or any standardized test preparation.

Furthermore, I DIRECT my child’s school to provide free and appropriate instruction for

my child during testing and test prep periods.

I DIRECT all school, district and state personnel that there can be NO repercussions

against my child or his/her school, because we opt out of standardized tests and test prep.

Opting Out of ISTEP and/or IREAD-3 must NOT impact his or her academic or

attendance record, advancement to the next grade, gifted program or Honor Roll status

OR participation in school or district celebrations or honors, etc.

Student Name _________________________

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