Interdistrict Transfers

Students who live in the boundaries of other school districts may request transfer into PPS schools, and students who live in the PPS district may ask for permission to attend schools in other districts. There are state laws that govern the inter-district transfer process. Generally, transfer decisions are made in the spring for the following school year.

Twelve things to know about Inter-district Transfers

1. Students who move during the school year to a home located in a different school district may automatically remain in their current school through the end of the year. However, they do need to receive both a release from their new resident district and approval from their current district in order for the transfer to extend to the next school year.
2. Students who wish to transfer to a different district for the first time must also receive permission from both districts.
3. Transfer priorities and deadlines vary between districts.  We encourage you to apply as soon as possible in both districts to avoid missing deadlines. See the list of inter-district contacts below.
4. Foster students and families experiencing homelessness may be exempt from inter-district transfer rules. Call PPS or your resident district to learn more.
5. PPS prioritizes students who have recently moved across district lines, and/or have siblings already enrolled in their requested district. Review current Resolution for the latest PPS Board approved priorities and timelines.
6. If both districts agree to the transfer, your child may enroll in your requested school next year. 
7. If either district does not agree to the transfer, your child will have to attend school in your resident district or pay tuition to attend your requested school.
8. Releases out of a district are always good through 12th grade.
9. Transfers into PPS remain in effect through the highest grade of the approved school. For example, if a child is given permission to attend a K-5 school beginning in 1st grade, the family does not have to ask again to remain in that school, but does need to make a new request to attend a PPS school for 6th grade.
10. Transfers can be revoked if a student does not meet attendance or behavior standards.
11. Families always have the right to return to their home school in their resident district.

Inter-district transfer laws are complex and have changed considerably over the past several years. Feel free to call the Enrollment and Transfer Center at any time to learn how current rules apply to your particular circumstance.