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. Q: How do I opt-out my child from testing? 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. Hillsborough County Public Schools. 901 East Kennedy Boulevard Tampa, FL 33602. My son will not be participating in state standardized testing during the current school year. Florida Department of Health COVID19 Vaccination Exemption Forms.