Once Approved On An Interdistrict Transfer- Do Parents Have To Reapply?
By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995 Have you reapplied for an interdistrict (between two school districts) transfer and been denied? California schools are holding tight to their students due to monetary and other considerations. However, there is one bright spot which could help parents already on an approved interdistrict transfer: Education Code section 46600(a)(1) . Section 46600(a)(1) outlines some rules related to interdistrict transfers and states: "Once a pupil in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive, is enrolled in a school pursuant to this chapter [e.g. interdistrict transfer] , the pupil shall not have to reapply for an interdistrict transfer, and the governing board of the school district of enrollment shall allow the pupil to continue to attend the school in which he or she is enrolled." (emphasis added) One exception (excluding students entering eleventh or twelfth grade in the upcoming year) requiring reapplic...