Sample Refusal (Opt Out) Letters. This page has links to opt out letters for the tests New York STATE gives to 3rd-8th graders every spring.After you are logged into your JobZone account, scroll down to the Resume and Letter Preparation box in the center of the screen. Take a sample letter, and make it your own! To my mind, the best letters are: --specific in delineating what you are not allowing your child to do. New York State Allies for Public Education created sample opt out letters for parents to present to the school. Opting-out is the process of refusing to participate in state and district testing programs for grades 3-8. Parents can write and submit a refusal letter. Please find my resume attached, which details my qualifications for the position. This is the first time I have seen an opt out.