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Permits and Student Transfers
Updates - Inter-District Permits
2024-2025 School Year (one School District to another School District)
The online Inter-District Permit application window will open from February 1st through April 30th. After the window closes, the application will remain open for ALL Incoming Inter-district Permits and for Outgoing Parent Employment requests only.
A new application must be submitted upon matriculation.2023-2024 School Year (one School District to another School District)
The application remains open for all incoming permit requests and outgoing requests based upon parent employment.
Background
California Education Code Section 46600 allows for the transfer of students from their district of residence to another school district for any grade from transitional kindergarten/kindergarten through grade 12 under conditions specified by the policy of the board of education. At the request of the parent, an inter-district permit may be granted for a student to transfer out of the school district of residence or into a school district of proposed enrollment.Purpose
The Office of Permits and Student Transfers is responsible for the review and processing of all inter-district permit requests, either entering or leaving the LAUSD. School site officials cannot grant, deny or revoke inter-district permits for any student, including those with disabilities.Program Services
- Review and process incoming and outgoing inter-district permit requests
- Provide technical assistance to parents, schools, and district personnel on policies and procedures related to inter-district permits
- Assist parents to access information on educational options within the LAUSD
- Responsible for the revocation and denial of renewal permits
- Review and respond to LAUSD appeals
- Serve as the LAUSD representative at Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) Appeal Hearings and/or Board Meetings related to inter-District permits
Inter-District Permit RequestsIf you are a resident of th LAUSD (live within LAUSD school boundaries) and would like to attend another LAUSD school, please follow the Intra-District Permit Process.Incoming Inter-District Permit (Entering LAUSD)Students may be granted to attend a school in the LAUSD, instead of their District of Residence. These types of permits are processed by the Office of Permits and Student Transfers and require release from the District of Residence and acceptance by the desired LAUSD school.
The incoming inter-district permit application period is open all year long, starting on February 1st for the following school year. Applications must be submitted online. Paper applications will not be accepted.Families requesting an incoming inter-district permit should not check out of their current school/District of Residence until final approval has been granted. LAUSD schools, at their discretion, may provisionally enroll incoming students if space is available. Enrollment is prioritized for resident LAUSD students.Please contact your District of Residence to inquire about independent study options.
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1. Guidelines: Incoming Information Packet
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2. Apply Online for an Incoming Permit
The incoming inter-district permit application period is open all year, starting on February 1st for the next school year.
Application Process:
- The parent must fill out the incoming inter-district permit application online.
- The parent will be instructed to set up an account and then select “inter-district permit”.
- After submitting application, the parent will receive a confirmation number. A copy of the confirmation number should be recorded for future reference.
- The parent must upload the required supporting documents to the student’s on-line application.
Incoming Inter-District Permit requests can be based upon:
- Parent Employment
- Specialized Program
- Continuing Enrollment
- Sibling
- Childcare
- Victim of an Act of Bullying
- Child of an Active Duty Military Parent
- Exception
Required documents will vary, depending on the type of permit requested.
LAUSD schools may provisionally enroll an incoming student for a period not to exceed two school months, which begins on the first day of the student’s attendance. Within that timeframe, the student must obtain an official inter-district permit in order to remain in attendance. If no inter-district permit is issued, the student will not be allowed to continue and must enroll in the District of Residence.
*PLEASE NOTE: Students cannot apply for an Incoming Inter-district Permit for LAUSD Magnet Schools. Magnet Schools are reserved for LAUSD residents only.
Safari is not compatible with LAUSD’s application system. It is recommended that you switch your internet browser to Firefox, Google Chrome, or Internet Explorer.
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3. Administrative Recommendation Form
The Administrative Recommendation Form (Attachment G) must be completed and signed by the LAUSD school site administrator prior to the issuance of an inter-district permit.
The administrator will select/check one of the following boxes:
- Recommended: Space is available at the school site in the requested grade level, program, etc.
- Not Recommended: No space is available in the requested program or at the requested grade level. A reason must be provided.
- Pending: Unable to confirm space and program availability at the time of the request. A reason must be provided.
NOTE: The LAUSD administrator may recommend the enrollment of a student with an IEP, but the final decision is made by the Division of Special Education.
Once the form is completed by both the parent and school administrator, the parent should upload the document to the student’s on-line application. -
4. Childcare Affidavit
Inter-district permit requests based upon childcare needs may be granted when a student lives in the boundaries of one school district, but is cared for by an adult who resides within the boundaries of another school district. Childcare may be provided before and/or after school, by an individual or licensed child-care facility.
This form must be completed and signed by the responsible childcare individual/facility and the parent/guardian.
Instructions:- The childcare provider or facility must complete and sign the top portion of the form.
- After reading the terms, the parent will sign and date the bottom of the form.
- The following documents are also required:
- If childcare is provided by a Childcare Facility: Copy of Business License
- If childcare is provided by an individual: Copy of identification/driver’s license and current utility bill, including address
- All documents must be uploaded to the student’s on-line application.
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5. Check Status
Parents may check the status of their child’s application.
The following information is required and must match the initial application:
- Child’s Last Name
- Child’s First Name
- Date of Birth
- Confirmation Number
- School Year
If an error was made on the initial application, upload a word document with the requested change.
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6. Upload Documents
Parent must upload all required documentation to the student’s on-line application. The documents uploaded should support the type of permit requested. Documents containing sensitive information, including but not limited to birth certificates, passports, immunization records, should not be uploaded unless requested.
To upload documents, you must enter the following information as submitted on the initial application:
- Child’s Last Name
- Child’s First Name
- Date of Birth
- Confirmation Number
If an error was made on the initial application, upload a word document with the requested change.
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Outgoing Inter-District Permit (Leaving the LAUSD)May be granted for students who reside within the boundaries of the LAUSD, but are requesting to attend another school district. These types of permits are processed by the Office of Permits and Student Transfers and require prior release from the LAUSD prior to enrollment in the desired school district.
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Applications must be submitted online. Paper applications will not be accepted.
- Only one application may be submitted per student per school year.
- Parents may only request one school district per school year.
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Applications are processed in the order received.
All requests made outside of this designated application period, other than parent employment, will need to file an appeal with the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE). -
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1. Outgoing Information Packet
Process:
- The parent must fill out the outgoing inter-district permit application online.
- After submitting the application, the parent will receive a confirmation number. A copy of the confirmation number should be recorded for future reference.
- The parent must upload all required documents to the on-line application. The documents should support the type of permit requested.
- The OPST will review the application and attached documents.
- The parent will be notified of the decision.
- If the request is denied, the parent has the right to appeal.
Additional Information:
- Only one application may be submitted per student per school year.
- The parent may only request one school district per school year.
- A separate application must be submitted and approved for each student.
- All requests are processed in the order received.
- Incomplete applications will not be processed.
- You will receive a response by email (or mail if no email is provided). We recommend checking your junk or spam folders.
- Inter-district transfers do not carry transportation privileges unless required by law.
- Students are expected to be in school on time for the full school day.
*PLEASE NOTE: Students who have a valid inter-district permit to attend a specific school may continue attendance in that same school without re-applying annually to the District of Residence or District of Attendance. When the student matriculates (elementary to middle or middle to high school), or there is a change of school placement, a new permit is required from the District of Residence.
Release from the Los Angeles Unified School District does Not Guarantee Acceptance or Enrollment by the Requested School District.
For more information, refer to the Outgoing Information Packet.
INTER-DISTRICT PERMIT GUIDELINES
INTER-DISTRICT OUTGOING PERMIT CHECKLIST
INTER-DISTRICT PERMIT TYPES AND CRITERIA FOR OUTGOING
HOW TO APPLY FOR AN OUTGOING INTER-DISTRICT PERMIT
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2. Apply Online for an Outgoing Permit
The Outgoing Inter-district Permit Application period opens on February 1st for the next school year and closes on April 30th annually.
All requests made outside of this designated application period, other than parent employment, will need to file an appeal with the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE).
For more information on the LACOE appeals process, please visit their website.
Application Process:- The parent must fill out the Outgoing Inter-district Permit Application online.
- After submitting the application, the parent will receive a confirmation number. A copy of the confirmation number should be recorded for future reference.
- The parent must upload the required supporting documents to the student’s on-line application.
Outgoing Inter-District Permit requests can be based upon:
- Parent Employment
- Specialized Comprehensive Program
- Continuing Enrollment
- Sibling
- Childcare
- Victim of an Act of Bullying
- Child of an Active Duty Military Parent
- Exception
Required documents will vary, depending on the type of permit requested.Safari is not compatible with LAUSD’s application system. It is recommended that you switch your internet browser to Firefox, Google Chrome, or Internet Explorer.
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3. Childcare Affidavit
Inter-district permit requests based upon childcare needs may be granted when a student lives in the boundaries of one school district, but is cared for by an adult who resides within the boundaries of another school district. Childcare may be provided before and/or after school, by an individual or licensed child-care facility.
This form must be completed and signed by the responsible childcare individual/facility and the parent/guardian.
Instructions:- The childcare provider or facility must complete and sign the top portion of the form.
- After reading the terms, the parent will sign and date the bottom of the form.
- The following documents are also required:
- If childcare is provided by a Childcare Facility: Copy of Business License
- If childcare is provided by an individual: Copy of identification/driver’s license and current utility bill, including address
- All documents must be uploaded to the student’s on-line application.
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4. Check Status
Parents may check the status of their child’s application.
The following information is required and must match the initial application:
- Child’s Last Name
- Child’s First Name
- Date of Birth
- Confirmation Number
- School Year
If an error was made on the initial application, upload a word document with the requested change.
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5. Upload Documents
Parent must upload all required documentation to the student’s on-line application. The documents uploaded should support the type of permit requested. Documents containing sensitive information, including but not limited to birth certificates, passports, immunization records, should not be uploaded unless requested.
To upload documents, you must enter the following information as submitted on the initial application:
- Child’s Last Name
- Child’s First Name
- Date of Birth
- Confirmation Number
If an error was made on the initial application, upload a word document with the requested change.
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6. Inter-District Permit Appeal
Inter-District Permit Appeal
Parents have the right to appeal the denial, cancelation, or revocation of an inter-district permit if they believe that an exception to district policy is warranted or that their circumstances fall within district guidelines.For inter-district permit requests which are denied, canceled, or revoked by the LAUSD, please follow the guidelines listed below. Parents must appeal to the district that denied the permit request.LACOE Appeal Guidelines:If your LAUSD request is denied by the LAUSD Permits Appeal Committee, you have the right to appeal that decision to the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) within 30 calendar days of the date of the appeal denial.For more information on the LACOE appeals process, please visit their website.A parent may also appeal to the LACOE for outgoing permit requests, other than parent employment, which are made outside of the designated application period of February 1st – April 30th.Click below to download the LAUSD Appeal Application: