My daughter has accommodations for epilepsy because after she has a seizure, she has severe brain fog for a day or two. Usually I just keep her home the day after, but if I didn't, I'm certain that extended test time the day after a seizure would make no difference. Don't get me wrong, I think it's a great accommodation for many students, but it won't be useful for every student.

I did not know exemption was an option for my 8th grader. I am going to look into that. Thank you!

It's not easy for everyone. I'm lucky I have kids that are good test takers, but my kids have friends with severe text anxiety or learning disabilities, and it's difficult for them. The fact that it assesses the school makes it even worse for me because we are wasting our kids' time for the sake of evaluating admin and teachers?

I think this is less about the "regulations" and more about "common practice." If I saw a listing for a 3bed 2bath, I would expect three closets. Buyers value transparency. I'd be annoyed if I showed up expecting three bedrooms and got 2 bedrooms and an office.