
We regret that our automated Refusal Letter Generator is not working at this time. It seems to have decided that too many responses have been received, which is great news for New York's children! In the meantime, please find a printable copy of our refusal letter linked below.
To use this letter, simply print out, fill in the blanks, and mail or hand deliver to your school district. Technically, you only have to notify the local superintendent, to whom this letter is addressed. However, many parents print extra copies for the school principal and the child(ren)'s teachers, just to be sure. Although many parents report receiving requests for a meeting to discuss the refusal letter, no other steps are necessary.
The fill-in blanks on the form are as follows:
- Date
- Parents' Names
- Parents' Street Address
- Parents' City, State and Zip Code
- School Name
- School Street Address
- School City, State and Zip Code
- Superintendent's Name
- Children's Names
- FIVE check boxes to indicate which tests you are refusing. Please remember to check these!!!
- Parents' Signature
And that's all there is to it!
New York State Refusal Form (Print & Fill Out)


