Mandatory Asvab Testing Concerns

Summary

Schools can require the ASVAB, but sharing results without consent is illegal. If your school mandates it against federal law, consult an education attorney or contact the school board.

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I’m a student at Northeast High School in Clarksville Tennessee and I’m a junior my school is making all juniors and seniors take the asvab test and it was always you have to sign up to take it and voluntarily but they’re making me take it
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In the U.S., schools can make the ASVAB a requirement, however, sharing the test results with recruiters without your explicit consent is against the law. For more information, you may want to consult with a local education law attorney.
It’s not required in my school district it’s only my school forcing it
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Your school might have its own policies. However, you can:
- Discuss this with your school administration.
- Consult a local education attorney.
- Contact the local school board if your rights are being infringed upon.
You’re supposed to sign up to take it
Hello ****,
- According to the Federal law, ASVAB is voluntary.
- Your school may have different policies, but they must respect federal law.
- Consult with an education attorney or your local school board for further assistance.
My school doesn’t care about the federal law when it comes to this
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If your school is not adhering to federal law, consider:
- Contacting the local school board
- Filing a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education
- Consulting with an education attorney for legal action.