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.You can write your own letter or use our sample letter. 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. My son will not be participating in state standardized testing during the current school year. Fulton County Schools shall serve all eligible students in grades K-12 that reside within the Fulton County School District boundaries according to state law. We are writing today to inform you of our decision to refuse to allow our child, ________________________, to participate in all standardized tests and tasks. Q: How do I opt-out my child from testing? Downloadable Exemption Forms (these must be notarized - click here to locate a notary).