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CAASPP Exemption Information

CAASPP Exemption Information

Under California Education Code Program Provisions, parents have the right to excuse their child from participating in the California Assessment of Academic Achievement CAASPP assessments.

California Education Code, Chapter 5. California Assessment of Academic Achievement, Section 60615, Article 2

"Notwithstanding any provision of law, a parent's or guardian's written request to school  officials to excuse his or her child from any or all parts of the assessments administered pursuant to this chapter* shall be granted."

*pursuant to this chapter

  • SBAC summative assessment in English language arts and mathematics for grades 3-8, inclusive, and Grade 11
  • CST Science assessment in Grades 5,8, and 10
  • The California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA)
  • The Early Assessment Program (EAP)
  • Primary Language Assessment (CELDT)

Title 5 of the CA Code of Regulations, Division 1, Chapter 2, Subchapter 3.75  "Standardized Testing and Reporting Program", Section 852, (a)

"A parent or guardian may submit to the school a written request to excuse his or her child from any or all parts of any test provided pursuant to Ed Code Section 60640. The parent or guardian must initiate the request and the school district and its employees shall not solicit or encourage any written request on behalf of any child."

If you have any questions regarding your child’s participation, please contact your school principal.