My son will not be participating in state standardized testing during the current school year. This document provides guidance for opting out of standardized tests in Georgia.It lists the major tests given in Georgia, including the CRCT, EOCT, and GHSGT. We recognize that neither state nor federal laws contain a provision for parents to opt their child out of testing. 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. According to the National Association of State Boards of Education's. If a school says your child cannot "opt- out," they are correct. However, parents have every right in Georgia to "refuse" the test. State laws and policies on opt out vary, with some states explicitly permitting opt outs.