Guidelines: Incoming Information Packet 

• The parent must fill out the incoming 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 online application. The document 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. 

NOTE: 

Students who have a valid inter-district permit to attend a specific school may continue attendance in the same school without re-applying annually to the district of resident 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 district of residence does not guarantee acceptance or enrollment by the LAUSD. 

For more information, refer to the Incoming Information Packet.

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 create an enrollment 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 online 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. It is also recommended to use a computer, instead of a cell phone, to submit the application.

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 online application.

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 childcare 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 online application.

Parents may check the status of the student's application. 

The following information is required and must match the initial application:

• Student’s Last Name
• Student’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.

Parents must upload all required documentation to the student’s online 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:

• Student’s Last Name
• Student’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.  

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 online 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 

HOW TO UPLOAD DOCUMENTS OUTGOING INTER-DISTRICT PERMIT

HOW TO CHECK THE STATUS OF YOUR APPLICATION Eng-Span

The Outgoing Inter-district Permit Application window opens on February 1st and closes on April 30th for the following school year.

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 online 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. It is also recommended to use a computer, instead of a cell phone, to submit the application.

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 childcare 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 online application.

Parents may check the status of their students’s application. 

The following information is required and must match the initial application:

• Student’s Last Name
• Student’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.

Parents must upload all required documentation to the student’s online 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:

• Student’s Last Name
• Student’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.