You can write your own letter or use our sample letter. 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. Q: How do I opt-out my child from testing? For a complete list of tests, including tests with rolling dates, view the full list of city, state and national tests. Sample opt out letters can be found on the NYC Opt Out website (and attaching here). 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. NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) is an app that helps you track your child's education. Does anyone here have familiarity with the Act Aspire testing?