IMPORTANT RESOURCES to keep you informed in support of your choice to opt out.
This page is updated regularly.

Last updated March 7, 2021

OPT OUT
*  Sample Opt Out Letters
*  VIDEO How To Opt Out of Computer Test

THIRD GRADE
* Special Third Grade Opt Out Toolbox
* Opt Out Third Grade 101: bit.ly/OO3rdGrade101
* Navigating Gr 3 Retention Threat: bit.ly/Gr3RetentionThreat
* Sample Letter Request 3rd Grade Portfolio: http://bit.ly/PortfolioLetter
* Promotion to Grade 4 Technical Assistance Paper
* FLDOE Technical Assistance Paper Third-Grade Student Progression (Pages 5-7)

Much of the push back that you may face from your school, administrator or school district can be challenged by these detailed Fact Sheets from FairTest – The National Center for Fair and Open Testing:
– Federal Law and Regulations on Opting Out Under ESSA (Updated February 2018)
– Why You Can Boycott Standardized Tests Without Fear of Federal Penalties to Your School (Updated February 2018)
– 1,350+ Accredited, 4-Year Colleges & Universities with ACT/SAT-Optional Testing Policies for Fall, 2022 Admissions – searchable by state (Updated March 3, 2021)
– 925+ “Top Tier” Schools Deemphasizing the ACT/SAT in Admissions Decisions for Fall 2021 per U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Guide – 2020 Edition (updated December 16, 2020)