It could be as basic as: “I want to let you know we do not want our child, name, to take part in the name the standardized exam this year. Please arrange for him or her to have a productive educational experience during the testing period.”Some states or districts have specific forms.
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.
Utah. Member of the WIDA Consortium since 2013.
Opt-out Process Parents who wish to opt their children out of the standardized RISE Summative, ACT, NAEP, or UAA/DLM assessments should communicate with a school administrator annually to obtain, complete, and submit the Standardized Testing Opt-out Form.
Currently, each spring, Utah students take one of two statewide assessments depending on their grade level. Students in grades 3-8 take the RISE (Readiness Improvement Success Empowerment) test, which assesses proficiency in English language arts, math and science. However, third graders are not tested in science.
Utah's Schools Ranked A recent Wallethub study released in 2022 showcased the best and worst school systems in the United States. Utah placed at #13 overall. Using factors such as dropout rate, safety, class size, and test scores, Utah ranked 12th in quality while 16th in school safety.
About Utah's K-12 Standardized Tests Utah U-PASS tests measure the progress of students from second grade through high school and provide actionable data to help parents, teachers, and students improve academic performance.
Public education in Utah follows the K-12 system in which students attend primary and secondary schools, of which there are three kinds throughout the state: public, charter, and private.
Under Oregon law, a parent or student age 18+ may opt out of Oregon's annual statewide math and language arts assessments by filling out an annual opt-out form, which starting this year can be submitted online.