The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) has put together information encouraging all MN students to participate in the statewide testing program. Any student who chooses not to participate in the statewide testing program will be counted as "Not Proficient" and be a deficit to the school's overall performance. In the event that parents still choose to opt their child out of testing, the form must be filled out and turned in to their appropriate school to be in effect. This form must be completed annually as a matter of record for the district.