Opt Out Wording Example In Pennsylvania
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Dear Principal Name, I wanted to let you know that my child, name, will not take part in the name the test this year. We ask that you make arrangements for him/her to have a productive educational experience during the testing period. Thank you for all you do.
Pennsylvania is one of a handful of states where the right of parents to opt their children out of state-mandated testing is written into law.
Once a parent submits a written opt-out request to the school or the superintendent, provide written confirmation to the parent that the student will be excused from the specified state assessment. A sample form letter is included at the end of this document.
You understand PSSAs have a disproportionate negative effect on students with IEPs, English Language Learners, anxious children, and students living in poverty. You recognize many smart, talented, successful people don't perform well on standardized tests.
I wanted to let you know that my child, name, will not take part in the name the test this year. We ask that you make arrangements for him/her to have a productive educational experience during the testing period. Thank you for all you do. With each year, our child continues to thrive at school name.
The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) requires Pennsylvania public school students to take two types of standardized assessments: the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) in grades 3-8, and the Keystone exams in grades 8-11.
