The Department of Education still intends that students in Grades 3 to 8 take the State Assessments in Reading and Math this school year which were cancelled all together in 2020. The tests are currently scheduled in person for all students for April 20 and 21 (ELA) and May 4 and 5 (Math).
Parents have a right to opt their child out of New York State Tests without risk of penalty or disciplinary action. Just submit the opt-out letter you can access here to your child’s teacher and principal. For more information on how to opt out visit https://www.optoutnyc.com/.
The CEC 15 (District 15’s parent council which includes Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, Red Hook, Sunset Park, Boerum Hill and Park Slope) has published the below information on waiving NYS tests:
