Inter- and Intra-District Permit Information

The Governing Board recognizes that parents/guardians of students who reside within the geographic boundaries of one district may, for a variety of reasons, desire to enroll their children in a school in another district. The Arcadia Unified School District (AUSD) considers both inter- and intra-district permits, as well as "permission to remain" to provide different learning opportunities for students.

Types of Permits

Inter-district Permits - INCOMING: For students who live outside of AUSD boundaries and would like to attend an AUSD school. OUTGOING: For students who live within AUSD boundaries and would like to attend school in another public school district.

Intra-district Permits - For current students who live within AUSD boundaries and wish to attend a school other than their assigned school of residence.

Permission to Remain - For current AUSD students who move to another address within AUSD boundaries and would like to stay at their current school.

Transportation shall not be provided for students attending on any permit. AUSD will not agree to pay or be responsible for excess costs for students who choose to attend school in another district.

2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR INCOMING INTERDISTRICT PERMIT PRIORITY WINDOWS*

Priority ONE: April 6 to May 1
Priority TWO: May 4 to June 12
Priority THREE: June 15 to July 10

Submitting a permit application prior to the priority ONE start date may impact the approval of an application.

You may be asked to resubmit the application delaying the decision, being moved to a later priority level, or having the application denied for not following application directions.

IMPORTANT DATES AND PERMIT APPLICATION PRIORITY WINDOWS

INCOMING INTERDISTRICT PERMITS - For students who live outside of AUSD boundaries and would like to attend an AUSD school.

All accepted permits are based on space availability in select grade levels and the student meeting AUSD standards for academics, behavior, and attendance. Applications may only be submitted once. Multiple applications may result in denial.

2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR INCOMING INTERDISTRICT PERMIT PRIORITY WINDOWS*

Priority ONE: April 6 to May 1
Priority TWO: May 4 to June 12
Priority THREE: June 15 to July 10

*AUSD EMPLOYEES - May submit an early permit application beginning January 20, 2026. This will allow you to enroll your child for the 2026-27 school year.

Permit applications submitted during priority windows will be reviewed sometime after the last day of the window.

Submitting a permit application prior to the priority ONE start date may impact the approval of an application. You may be asked to resubmit the application delaying the decision, being moved to a later priority level, or having the application denied for not following application directions.

SUBMITTING A PERMIT APPLICATION AFTER THE PRIORITY WINDOWS

Permit applications will be accepted. However, these permits will be reviewed at the discretion of the district. You may not receive a response prior to the start of instruction.

SUBMITTING A PERMIT APPLICATION AFTER THE START OF THE SCHOOL YEAR

New applications must have an approved release. The district will not accept new applications for provisional enrollment. Currently enrolled students who have moved and want to remain enrolled should submit an application for provisional enrollment to remain enrolled while they seek a release from their new district of residence.

Please do not contact the district asking about the status of your application. Contacting the district may have a negative impact on the district's decision to approve a permit application or result in further delaying a decision.

Interdistrict permit applications with an approved release will have priority over applications for provisional enrollment. Provisional enrollment is being offered to support parents/guardians in choosing the best educational program for their child(ren) and to be able to enroll prior to the start of the school year. Please carefully review the provisional enrollment information to understand the legal requirements for provisional enrollment. Applications for provisional enrollment will only be accepted during priority windows, unless your child is already enrolled in AUSD and you have moved outside of AUSD boundaries.

Notifications of non-acceptance for the 2026-27 school year will begin on or before August 19, 2026.

INCOMING Interdistrict Permits - No Renewal Needed

All students who are currently attending an AUSD school on an interdistrict permit are no longer required to submit annual or transition year permits. Once enrolled on an interdistrict permit, students will be registered automatically for the next year unless:

(1) The parent notifies the school they are returning to their district of residence.

(2) The student's permit is revoked for breach of the permit agreement which includes but not limited to - poor attendance, behavioral issues, lack of academic effort/performance.

OUTGOING INTERDISTRICT PERMITS are accepted throughout the year. The district does it's best to review OUTGOING interdistrict permit applications every two weeks. Applications may only be submitted once. Multiple applications may result in denial.

INTRA DISTRICT SCHOOL CHOICE APPLICATIONS are accepted April 1 through May 1 each school year. Applications may only be submitted once. Multiple applications may result in denial.

PERMISSION TO REMAIN (PTR) APPLICATIONS are accepted when a family moves. PTRs are ONLY for current AUSD student residents who move to another address within AUSD boundaries to stay at their current school.

INCOMING Interdistrict Permits

INCOMING Interdistrict permits are for students who do not reside within the Arcadia Unified boundaries and would like to attend an AUSD school.

AUSD specifies the terms and conditions under which interdistrict attendance shall be permitted or denied. Students seeking or currently on an interdistrict permit must meet the following conditions:

Good attendance
Positive behavior
Academic progress

Parents and students are required to adhere to all AUSD policies, regulations, and procedures. Permits may be revoked at any time for non-compliance with terms and conditions. (Education Code 46600)

During our priority application periods, AUSD accepts both inter-district permit applications with a release from the student's district of residence and for provisional enrollment for students who do not yet have a release from the student's district of residence. INCOMING interdistrict permit applications with an approved release will have priority over applications for provisional enrollment. Additionally, applications for provisional enrollment will not have an appeal process.

How to Apply

1. Gather documents that demonstrate academic performance, behavior/citizenship/work habits, and attendance. TK, K and grade 1 are not required to submit any documentation in these areas. Currently enrolled AUSD students also are not required to submit documents. You must have a document for each required area. There will be times where the same document may be used in multiple areas.

Documents may include:

Academics

A Transcript (unofficial copy is acceptable) - is required for 10th -12th grade applicants.
A report card (most recent available to the parent - does not need to be the current year)
Teacher notes or comments
Progress report(s)

Behavior

A school discipline report
A report card with work habits and citizenship marks
A letter from the last school of attendance administrator

Attendance

A printout from the school's information system (PowerSchool, Aries, Best, MiSiS, etc.)
A report card with annual attendance information

Special Services Note: Students with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or 504 Plan MUST attach the most recent/current plan to the application. Not doing so may impact the approval of your application.

2. Obtain an approved inter-district release from the district of residence (These applications will have priority over provisional applications.)

Provisional inter-district permit applications may be submitted without an approved inter-district release. The district understands that some districts do not process permits with the same deadlines as AUSD. Provisional enrollment is being offered to support parents/guardians in choosing the best educational program for their child(ren) and to be able to enroll prior to the start of the school year. Applications for provisional enrollment do not have an appeal process. Please be aware that approved provisional inter-district permits are subject to an approved release from the district of residence being submitted within the required timeline (within 30 school days of the first day of attendance).

3. Scan the required documents listed above. Save the file(s) to your computer or phone in a format (PDF or JPEG) that can be uploaded to your application.

2026-27 School Year

4. Complete an INCOMING Interdistrict Permit Application by clicking here.

2025-26

Only accepting for currently enrolled AUSD students

CURRENTLY ENROLLED STUDENTS WHO HAVE MOVED OUTSIDE OF AUSD BOUNDARIES

1. Complete the INCOMING Interdistrict Permit Application

2. You may complete a provisional enrollment form (if you do not have a release) or a permit form (if you have a release).

3. Under Primary Reason for Permit Request - select the first choice "Current AUSD Student requesting to remain enrolled".

4. Enter your child's ID number and school information.

5. Finish the form.

6. Complete an INCOMING Interdistrict Permit Application by clicking here.

OUTGOING Interdistrict Permits

Outgoing Interdistrict Permits are for students who live within AUSD boundaries and would like to attend school in another public school district.

Parents/guardians with a currently enrolled child who apply for an outgoing permit should be aware that when your child's outgoing permit is approved, your child will be withdrawn from AUSD. It is recommended that you either apply for a permit to the desired district and be accepted prior to requesting a release or wait until after April 8 or the end of the current school year. Once a student is withdrawn, parents/guardians will have to re-enroll in AUSD and the child may be assigned to a new classroom or school. We do not allow students with an outgoing permit to remain enrolled.

How to Apply:
1. Obtain an accepted proof of residency. Only one document is required. Documents that are acceptable proof of residency include: Property Tax Payment Receipts, Lease or Rental agreement (1 year or more, not month to month), Utility Bills (electricity, trash, water, gas), Voter registration, or Correspondence from a government agency (tax documents, welfare, social security).

2. Apply for an inter-district permit at the desired district of attendance/enrollment. Students currently enrolled in the desired district must still apply for a permit to attend school in that district. Applications with an approved permit will be given priority for release. Parents/Guardians may still apply for an AUSD release without an approved permit from the desired district.

3. Scan and save the proof of residency and Approved Interdistrict Permit from the district of residence (if available) to your computer or phone in a format (PDF or JPEG) that can be uploaded to your application.

4. Complete an Interdistrict Permit (Outgoing) Application by clicking here.

Outgoing permits to be released are accepted anytime and reviewed every few weeks.

INTRA-District Permits

INTRAdistrict permits are for students who would like to attend an AUSD school other than their school of residence. INTRAdistrict permits are available each year during AUSD's annual SCHOOL CHOICE process. Applications for an intra-district permit transfer are ONLY accepted between April 1 and May 1 of each school year.

Once that window is closed, intra-district permit applications are given a random priority number assigned by lottery and processed following district administration regulation AR5116.1. We understand that there are reasons for your request. Please know that we are required to use a lottery system and intra-district permits are granted solely based on available space. Please do not ask staff from individual schools about available space as you may receive inaccurate information.

You must submit an INTRAdistrict permit transfer application for each child separately. Please be aware that applications are reviewed individually. The parent/guardian will have the option to decline an approved INTRAdistrict permit if one or more siblings are not approved.

The parent/guardian of the AUSD enrolled student must complete an AUSD Intradistrict Permit Transfer Application and submit it electronically by clicking on the link below.

OUR SCHOOL CHOICE INTRAdistrict PERMIT APPLICATION FOR THE 2026-27 SY CLICK HERE.

Permission to Remain (PTR)

Permission to Remain are for current AUSD students who move to another address within AUSD boundaries to stay at their current school. Additionally, if a student on an inter-district permit moves within the boundaries of the current district of residence in which they have a release and AUSD permit, they may apply for permission for their child(ren) to remain at the AUSD school they are currently attending. These students will not need to seek a new release from their district of residence. The PTR application is available below and must be submitted to the school with proof of residency documents. Click here to apply for Permission to Remain.

Note:

Once a parent/guardian completes an application for permission to remain, that school becomes the home school for the student or the contract is breached. If the parent/guardian would like to change schools, the intra-district permit application process must be followed. Parents/guardians of students transitioning to sixth grade, who would like to apply for a school other than the middle school associated with their current school of attendance must follow the process and timelines for new intra-district permits listed below. If no intra-district permit is filed the student will be registered automatically.

Fifth grade students on a PTR will matriculate to the feeder school of the current school of enrollment. An intra-district permit application must be submitted to return to the middle school of residence.

Permission to Remain applications are accepted year-round. During the summer when school offices are closed, applications with proof of residency may be emailed to [email protected] or dropped off at the Arcadia Education Center (AEC) 150 South 3rd Street Arcadia CA 91006.

Resources for scanning and uploading documents

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Have additional questions or need further support?

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Phone: 626-821-8300 x6730