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.THIS SCHOOL is an amazing school and I appreciate the opportunity to refuse this test. You can write your own letter or use our sample letter. Refusal letters should go to the school principal. Copies can also be given to the teacher and the superintendent. Section 504 of The Rehabilitation Act requires public schools to offer services and accommodations for eligible students with disabilities. This is a general guide of the various steps and forms a parent can follow to Opt Out of the STAAR assessment. Reasons for opting out are varied and personal. These letters are just suggestions that you can edit to suit your own circumstances and beliefs.