INTER-district transfers are District-to-District transfer such as CVUSD, DSUSD, & PSUSD.
INTER-District transfers are submitted to the district of residence and are able to submit all year long. If you are not able to submit your INTER-District transfer, please contact your district of residence.
Riverside County Regulations and Policies Governing Inter-district Attendance Permits
1. In accordance with Sections 46600 to 46609 of the Education Code, the school districts of Riverside County establish Interdistrict agreements annually which provide for the exchange of pupils.
2. The enrollment of pupils from districts, other than that of residence is not mandatory. If there is sufficient room in the district, school, and program of desired attendance, requests will be considered, provided the reasons are justifiable and in accordance with district governing board policy.
Inter-district Attendance Permits to leave/enter the district of residence may be granted for the following reasons:
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Senior Student – The district may permit those pupils who are in the highest grade of elementary, middle or senior high school permission to graduate from the school which they have attended just prior to their move to another district.
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Specialized High School Program – Availability of a specialized high school program in the district of desired attendance was not available in the district of residence. If the district of residence has a similar program at any school within the district, the student does not qualify under this category. Note: One or two classes do not constitute a “program”.
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Planned Change of Residence – Specific and written evidence must be given that a residence in the district of desired attendance is being obtained. Such permit should not be issued for longer than three months.
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School District Employment – Parent/legal guardian is a permanent employee of the school district of desired attendance. Verification must be provided.
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Child Care – These are to be initially granted only to kindergarten through eighth grade school age students, when it is impossible to arrange adequate childcare or supervision in the district of residence. Verification must be provided.
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Bullying –Student has been determined by personnel of the district of residence to have been the victim of a “severe or pervasive” act of bullying by a student of the district of residence, as defined in Education Code 48900(r) and attempts by the district have not led to resolution of the problem.
3. Requests based upon convenience or personal preference may not be considered.
4. Transportation is the responsibility of the parent/guardian.
5. Procedure for making application for Interdistrict attendance:
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Complete the Request for Interdistrict Attendance Permit and fill in “reasons for request” in space provided. Provide any additional support documents as needed. Be sure to sign the application.
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Submit the request for approval to the authorized district administrator in the district of residence.
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If approved, take request form to authorized administrator of school district of desired attendance.
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The parent/guardian will be notified by mail of the final decision regarding the request.
If you have any questions pertaining to the procedure outlined above, the office from which you obtained this form in the school district of residence will assist you.
6. An Interdistrict Attendance Permit for Interdistrict attendance is valid only during the school year for which it is issued. It is furthermore valid only while the conditions stated in the request are maintained; and will be continued in force only as long as the pupil’s attendance, citizenship, and scholarship are satisfactory to the school of attendance.
7. Falsification of any information stated on this request is cause for immediate revocation of an interdistrict transfer and no further application will be considered.
8. California Interscholastic Federation grades 9-12 athletic eligibility may be negatively affected by this transfer. (CIF Southern Section Blue Book section 206)
Interdistrict Attendance Appeal Process (RCOE Appeal Process)
- You have the right to appeal this decision to the Riverside County Office of Education Board of Directors within 30 calendar days following the date of the final denial. You must visit their website to submit an appeal: Interdistrict Appeals and follow the directions outlined on this web-page.
- Should you need assistance with this process, please contact the Riverside County Board of Education directly by e-mail at rcbeappeals@rcoe.us or by phone at 951-826-6244.
Interdistrict Attendance Appeal Process
- You have the right to appeal this decision to the Riverside County Office of Education Board of Directors within 30 calendar days following the date of the final denial. You must visit their website to submit an appeal: Interdistrict Appeals and follow the directions outlined on this web-page.
- Should you need assistance with this process, please contact the Riverside County Board of Education directly by e-mail at rcbeappeals@rcoe.us or by phone at 951-826-6244.
