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Indiana Youth Survey 2026
This spring, students will be participating in a statewide survey of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use (the Indiana Youth Survey). Students in grades 6 – 12 are scheduled to participate. Your child’s school will administer the survey the week of March 16th. If you would like to know the date scheduled for your child’s school, please contact the school’s main office. The survey is conducted by the Indiana Prevention Resource Center (IPRC), 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 and is posted on your school's webpage (see below).
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 indicating grade-level usage. 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. If your child chooses NOT to participate in the survey, please complete the request below and return it to your child’s school. Please feel free to contact the Principal of your child’s school with any questions.
Sincerely,
The MSD of Decatur Township
Click here for a download copy of this letter to print. (letter includes OPT OUT form)