Transfers

For assistance, please contact:

Student and Community Services

(714) 736-4253

cwapermits@bpsd.us  

 

INTRADISTRICT TRANSFER

Section 35160.5 of the Education Code allows parents/guardians to indicate a preference for the school which their child will attend regardless of the child’s place of residence within the district, and requires the district to honor this parental preference if the school has available space without displacing currently enrolled students. Unless otherwise specified in law, transportation is the responsibility of the parent/guardian. 

Application for a transfer in the 2026-2027 school year must be submitted within the Priority Window, which begins on January 12, 2026 and ends on February 13, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

Intradistrict Transfer Permit Procedures: English │ Spanish │ Korean

 

2025-2026 Intradistrict Transfer Application:
English Spanish  Korean

 

2026-2027 Intradistrict Transfer Application:
EnglishSpanish Korean 

Intradistrict Open Enrollment: Board Policy 5116.1 │ Administrative Regulation 5116.1

What is the application process?

1. Parents must complete and submit the online Intradistrict Transfer Application within the Priority Window. 
2. Enrollment decisions will not be based on a student’s academic or athletic performance. However: 
   1. Existing entrance criteria may be used for enrolling students in specialized schools or programs. 
   2. Academic performance may be used to determine eligibility for, or placement in, programs for gifted and talented students.
3. If there are more requests than there are spaces available, a random drawing will be held from the applicant pool. Remaining student names will still be drawn and placed on a waitlist that will be monitored by the District.
4. By the second Friday in March, applicants will be notified in writing as to whether their requests have been approved, denied, or placed on a waiting list. If denied, the reasons for denial will be provided
5. Approved applicants must confirm their enrollment within 10 school days. 

Does the transfer need to be renewed each year?

No. Once approved and the student has enrolled, the student may continue to attend through the completion of the highest grade served at the school without reapplication. However, the student may be subject to displacement due to excessive enrollment.

Are there any enrollment priorities?

Yes. The District will grant priority enrollment of a student who meets any of the following criteria:

1. Is enrolled in a district school designated by the California Department of Education (CDE) as “persistently dangerous”.
2. Is a victim of a violent crime while on school grounds.
3. Is a victim of an act of bullying, as defined in Section 46600 of the Education Code.
4. Is currently enrolled in a district school identified by CDE for comprehensive support and improvement, with priority given to the lowest academically achieving students from low-income families.
5. Is experiencing special circumstances that might be harmful or dangerous to the student in the current attendance area (e.g., threats of bodily harm or threats to the student’s emotional stability).
6. Has a sibling already attending that school.
7. Has a parent/guardian whose primary place of employment is that school.

Can transfer requests be submitted outside of the Priority Window?

Yes. Intradistrict transfer requests may be submitted at any time of the year using the online Intradistrict Transfer Application. Such requests will be considered only if there are no students remaining on the waitlist from the most current Priority Window and there is space available at the requested school.

Requests for transfers in the following school year may not be processed until the month of August due to enrollment and staffing.

For students who are new to the District and are requesting another school, the parent/guardian of the student must first complete the online enrollment process before submitting an Intradistrict Transfer Application.

 

PARENT EMPLOYMENT-RELATED (ALLEN BILL) TRANSFER

We accept Allen Bill Transfers!

Students are deemed to have complied with residency requirements for school attendance if at least one parent/guardian of the student is physically employed within the boundaries of the Buena Park School District at least 10 hours during the school week. Once admitted and enrolled, the student’s transfer may be revoked only if the parent/guardian is no longer employed within the District’s boundaries. As a resident, the student:

• Does not need to also apply for an interdistrict permit through the student’s district of residence.
• Will not need to reapply each year, but the student’s parent/guardian must verify that they still meet the criteria for transfer on an annual basis.

Allen Bill Letter and Application

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INTERDISTRICT TRANSFER

Parents/guardians of a student who resides within the geographical boundaries of a school district but would like their student to enroll in a school that is in another district must obtain an interdistrict transfer permit that is approved by both districts involved. Unless otherwise specified in law, transportation is the responsibility of the parent/guardian.

Application for a transfer in the 2026-2027 school year must be submitted between January 12, 2026 and March 31, 2026 by 4:00 p.m. The only exception is for students with a recent change in residence.

Interdistrict Transfer Permit Procedures: English │ Spanish │ Korean

Interdistrict Transfer: Board Policy 5117 │ Administrative Regulation 5117

What is the process for obtaining a permit?

Incoming Transfers. A student who wishes to attend, or continue to attend, a school in the Buena Park School District (BPSD) must first submit a request and receive approval from the student’s district of residence. Once the BPSD receives the approval and supporting documentation, the BPSD will review and process the request. For new transfers that are approved, parents/guardians must complete the enrollment process within 10 business days of receiving the approval notification.

Outgoing Transfers. A student who wishes to attend a school outside of the BPSD must complete the Interdistrict Transfer Application. If the request is granted, the parent/guardian must then follow the process established by the district of proposed enrollment.

Only one application per student may be submitted for each school year, unless the Superintendent or designee determines that there are extenuating circumstances that would allow for a second application for a student to be submitted.

What are the reasons the BPSD may consider approving a request?

1. Change of residence

2. Child care needs

3. Continued enrollment

4. Particular educational program not offered in the district of residence

5. Personal or social adjustment

6. Recommended by the school attendance review board or by a county agency

7. Sibling already enrolled in the district of proposed enrollment

8. Special mental or physical health needs

9. Victim of an act of bullying

What are the applicable timelines?

Requests for interdistrict transfers for the upcoming school year may be submitted beginning the second Monday in January.

Future Year Requests. For an interdistrict transfer request received by the District more than 15 days before the commencement of instruction in the school year for which the interdistrict transfer is sought, the District will notify the parent/guardian of its final decision as soon as possible, but no later than 14 calendar days after the commencement of instruction in the school year for which transfer is sought.

Current Year Requests. For an interdistrict transfer request received by the District 15 or fewer calendar days before the commencement of instruction in the school year for which the transfer is sought, the District will notify the parent/guardian of its final decision within 30 calendar days from the date the request was received.

Failure of the parent/guardian to meet any timelines established by law and/or district policy will be deemed an abandonment of the request. 

Does the permit need to be renewed annually?

Yes. Interdistrict transfer permits are valid for one year only with BPSD and must be renewed annually. There is no guarantee that BPSD will grant a renewal request.

What are the reasons a permit could be denied, rescinded, or revoked?

An interdistrict permit may be denied, rescinded, or revoked for the following reasons:

1. Falsification or misrepresentation of information

2. Irregular attendance or excessive tardies

3. Unsatisfactory behavior

4. Poor academic effort/achievement

5. Other conditions that occur that would render continuance inadvisable

What is the process for filing an appeal at the district level?

Interdistrict transfer requests that are denied by the the Student and Community Services Department may be appealed by the parent/guardian within 14 calendar days from the date of denial. If the 14th calendar day falls on a weekend or holiday, the appeal must be physically received by the District on the prior business day. If a parent/guardian does not appeal within the specified timeline, the student is expected to attend a school in the student’s district of residence.

An Interdistrict Denial Appeal form, including any additional documentation in support of the reason(s) for requesting an interdistrict transfer, must be completed in writing and submitted to:

 

Madeline Morrison

Director, Student & Community Services

6885 Orangethorpe Avenue Buena Park, CA, 90620

 

Upon receiving the appeal, the District will schedule a District Appeals Meeting with the parent/guardian to determine the merits of the request based on district policy and state law. A postponement may be granted for good cause. If the parent/guardian fails to attend the scheduled meeting, the student is expected to attend a school in the student’s district of residence.

Following the meeting, the parent/guardian will be notified of the District’s final decision. 

What is the process for filing an appeal at the county level?

If the District’s final decision is to deny the request for an interdistrict transfer, the parent/guardian may submit an appeal to the Orange County Board of Education within 30 calendar days from the date of the denial. For more information, visit the Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) website on Appeals or contact OCDE staff at (714) 327-1052 or cwa@ocde.us. 

Failure of the parent/guardian to submit an appeal with OCDE within the 30 calendar days will be deemed an abandonment of the request.

A decision to rescind or revoke a permit may not be appealed. Students who are under consideration for expulsion or who have been expelled may not appeal a denial while expulsion proceedings are pending or during the term of the expulsion.