What is the PWT Program?

Permits With Transportation (PWT) is one of Los Angeles Unified School District's original integration programs and was established as a Court-Order to provide students with integrated school experiences within our district. PWT school assignments are made by the District to one of the following schools: Revere MS, Portola MS or Taft HS. The PWT program does not provide transportation to magnets or any other Choices program. Parents wishing to apply for a PWT program must complete a Choices Application and check the box indicating “PWT.” Both on-time and late applications are accepted. Please check the Choices brochure or website for more information or call (213) 241-6572.

What are the goals of the instructional program?

PWT students are enrolled in the regular school program and may take part in all programs and activities available to resident students at the school where they are selected. Students and parents are encouraged to participate in all school/community activities at the PWT school.

Who is eligible?

Students who are in grades 6-12 during the 2025-2026 school year and reside within the following Los Angeles Unified resident school boundary sending areas are eligible to apply for the PWT program: Middle School Sending Areas: Audubon, Drew, Gompers, Harte Prep, Mann, Muir and Obama Global High School Sending Areas: Crenshaw, Dorsey, Dymally, Hawkins, Jordan, Locke, Manual Arts and Washington Prep.

How are students selected?

PWT priority selection is given to matriculating PWT students and students with siblings in the PWT program, while continuing at the same PWT school during the same year. The remaining PWT seats will be assigned randomly. All PWT students must submit an application.

Is there transportation?

Yes, PWT is a program that provides transportation to the following non-PHBAO schools: Portola MS, Revere MS and Taft High School.

Who can I contact for more information?

Please contact the Choices Support Line at (213) 241-4177 if you have questions about PWT.