Statewide Standardized Assessments and the Opt Out Movement Posted by Josh Jenkins | Mar 6, 2017 | Radio | 0 | (Hour 3a) Rich tackled the movement to opt out of the statewide standardized assessments, aimed specifically at the Smarter Balanced Assessment. He shared about the SATs and wondered aloud about whether or not his children will be a part of it. Tags: Ann Marie Banfield, Commissioner Virginia Barry, PACE, SAT, Smarter Balanced Assessment