Student opt-in is required for any survey, analysis, or evaluation that reveals protected information. Schools must provide to parents, at least, 10 days prior to administration of the survey the full text of the protected information survey. Information that is considered protected is listed below:
1. Political affiliations or beliefs of student or family
2. Mental or psychological problems of student or family
3. Sex behavior or attitudes
4. Illegal, antisocial, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior
5. Critical appraisals of other individuals with whom responsdents have close family relationships
6. Legally recognized privileged or analogous relationships, such as those of lawyers, physicians, and ministers
7. Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or student's parent
8. Income, other than that required by law to determine eligibility for participation in a program or for financial assistance
District Opt-In letters are linked here to preview but each school will be responsible for sending copies home to families.