What's Your Opt Out Policy?

Dear Superintendent______________________ and Board,

I object to the fact that Section 9528 of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 requires high schools to release students' private information to military recruiters unless they and their families "opt out" in writing.

I understand that Section 9528 also requires schools to notify parents and students of their right to opt out, but that implementation of this policy varies from district to district. I'd like to know that our district is practicing "Optimum Opt Out" policy, and urge you to make the process of opting out as straightforward as possible. Here are examples of district procedures I think exemplify the best practices in notification and opt out:

Optimum Opt Out Policy Suggestions:

1. Publicize Opt Out policy in staff and family orientations, publications, and web site
   
   
2. Print Opt Out form as a standalone form, and require its return as part of registration
   
   
3. Translate Opt Out form into multiple languages, as appropriate for area
   
   

Could you please let me know what the district's policy and implementation regarding Section 9528 is, by mail, or by email if noted below? Thank you.

Signed,

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(NAME)

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(ADDRESS)

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(EMAIL ADDRESS)