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Steven Kerr
January 22, 2026
Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s),
This spring students will be participating in a statewide survey of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs use (the Indiana Youth Survey). Students in grades 6 – 12 are scheduled to participate. Your child’s school will administer the survey on the week of May 9-13, 2026. The survey is conducted by Prevention Insights, School of Public Health, Indiana University-Bloomington. The information regarding the survey (i.e., sample questionnaires, reports, etc.) can be viewed at www.INYS.indiana.edu.
The purpose of the survey is to have accurate knowledge of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug usage from the youth in our community. The information will be comparable to both state and national data. The school system will get a report back that indicates usage by grade level. The outcomes of the survey assist us in planning curricula and programs to address alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use prevention.
The survey takes about 30 minutes to complete and is voluntary, confidential, and anonymous. No one will know who responded to the online survey. Student answers will be summarized in a report that will not include anyone’s name. No direct personal identifiers nor IP addresses will be recorded as part of the survey.
Again, the survey is voluntary and confidential. I hope you will allow your child to participate. Please check the appropriate box below. All parents must sign and return this form to school by Monday, March 2, 2026 if you DO NOT want your child to participate. Please feel free to contact the administrator at your child’s school for questions. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.