Testing Transparency and Parent Opt Out
At the beginning of each school year, HCS notifies the parents of each student attending any school receiving Title I funds (Title I schools) that the parents may request, and the division will provide (in a timely manner), information regarding any state or division policy regarding student participation in any assessments mandated by 20 U.S.C. § 6311(b)(2) and by the state or division, which includes a policy, procedure or parental right to opt the child out of such assessment, where applicable. 20 U.S.C. § 6312(e)(2)(A). In addition, information on each assessment required by the state to comply with 20 U.S.C. § 6311, other assessments required by the state, and specified information regarding assessments required division wide by the division. 20 U.S.C. § 6312(e)(2)(B) is located on the HCS website as part of the Student's Rights and Responsibilities Handbook.