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To the best of all you wise folks, is there a way to get an exemption from state testing?

I received notice that the district begins Dibels testing next week. Dibels is the standards testing done for K-2 grade. It seems a little crazy for my DS to have to take this but according to the school it is mandatory for all kids registered in those grades. The test runs 3 half days. I can already hear the complaining!