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SCHOOL LETTER HEAD PARENTAL OPT-OUT LETTER FOR PARENTS OF ALL NINTH THROUGH TWELFTH GRADE STUDENTS Dear Parent: Federal law requires the New York City Department of Education (DOE) to provide names,

How to fill out parental optout letter

How to fill out a parental optout letter:

1. Start by addressing the letter to the appropriate recipient, such as the school principal or administrator.
2. Include your contact information at the top of the letter, including your name, address, and phone number, so the school can easily reach out to you if needed.
3. Clearly state in the letter that you are opting your child out of a specific activity or program, such as sex education or certain vaccinations.
4. Provide a brief explanation for your decision to opt out, such as personal or religious beliefs, and emphasize that you are exercising your parental rights.
5. Include your child's full name, grade level, and student ID number, if applicable, to ensure that the school can accurately identify them.
6. Sign the letter with your full name and the date.
7. Make a copy of the letter for your records, and consider sending it via certified mail or with a delivery confirmation to ensure that it is received.
8. Follow up with the school to confirm that your optout request has been processed and that your child will not participate in the specified activity or program.

Who needs a parental optout letter:

1. Parents or legal guardians who have specific concerns or objections regarding an activity or program that their child may be involved in at school.
2. Individuals who hold religious or cultural beliefs that conflict with certain curriculum material or practices.
3. Parents who wish to have more control over their child's education and want to ensure that their child's participation in certain activities is optional.

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What is parental optout letter?

Parental optout letter is a document submitted by a parent or legal guardian to inform the school that they do not want their child's information to be shared or disclosed for certain purposes.

Who is required to file parental optout letter?

Parent or legal guardian of a student is required to file a parental optout letter.

How to fill out parental optout letter?

Parent or legal guardian needs to fill out their child's information, specify the purpose of opting out, and sign the letter.

What is the purpose of parental optout letter?

The purpose of parental optout letter is to protect the privacy and control the sharing of a student's information.

What information must be reported on parental optout letter?

The parental optout letter must include the student's name, grade, school, parent/guardian contact information, and the reason for opting out.