HB 2567 Information on Nonacademic Surveys

HB 2567 Information - Process for Nonacademic Surveys

Nonacademic Tests, Questionnaires, Surveys and Exams (NTQSE) include questions about personal and private attitudes, values and beliefs, as well as practices of the student, parents, guardians, family members, associates, friends and/or peers. Screeners and other measures that impact academic progress and instructional practice are not subject to HB 2567. When administering Nonacademic Tests, Questionnaires, Surveys, and Exams,

Great Bend Public Schools - USD 428 will:

• Notify the parent in writing no more than four months before administration of the Nonacademic Tests, Questionnaires, Surveys, and Exams (NTQSE).

• Describe how the parent provides written consent, provide the name of the company or entity, and explain how the data will be used.

• The parent must “opt-in” with written or electronic consent for each NTQSE.

• The student may “opt-out” of the NTQSE and must be informed of this right.

• Post a copy of the NTQSE on the school district website.