She said Perl would not be subject to criminal prosecution, even though the state mandates administering the tests, which are given from the third through 10th grades in reading, writing, math and science. A teacher, like any other school employee, can be dismissed for not performing his or her assigned duties, Fallin said. Fallin said that to her knowledge, this is the first time anyone has refused to administer the test. But Colorado Commissioner of Education Bill Moloney said teachers have had concerns about the tests since they were introduced five years ago. Moloney said he's not worried that other teachers could follow suit with Perl's boycott of the CSAPs.
People have opinions about testing, and it's perfectly natural.
So far, there's been a remarkable level of cooperation. We trust the local folks to look after it, and I suspect that it'll take care of itself. In any event, they can just get someone else to give the test. Perl said he is prepared to face the consequences of his refusal. Frankly, I'm not a teacher when I teach to a test like this, when I administer a test like this.