I'm not sure about other states, but I know for certain that parents have the right to opt their children out of testing. The schools tend to make it sound as though the testing mandatory when the reality is that it isn't. My understanding is that a parent only needs to contact the school, in writing preferably and let them know their wishes. There may also be a form to complete or somesuch, but technically it *should* be a painless process. Although, I don't know if the school officials will give you a hard time, because it may mean less funding for them.
