
Las Virgenes Unified School District
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Interdistrict Transfer Incoming - Families Living Outside of Las Virgenes Unified School District
This permit is for families who reside outside of LVUSD boundaries and would like to attend a LVUSD school.
How do I apply for an Interdistrict Incoming Permit?
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Fill out an Interdistrict Incoming Permit Application between
November 21, 2022 and February 1, 2023. (Application does
not open until 9 am on November 21, 2022). -
Submit required documents if applicable.
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Wait for a decision from LVUSD. Decisions are released
by March 15. -
Follow the instructions on the permit decision.
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If approved, enroll HERE and obtain a release from your
Home District (not school) within 30 days of approval. (You can find more information on how to obtain a release below.) -
Submit the release to LVUSD’s District Office to permitinfo@lvusd.org.
Interdistrict Attendance Board Policies: Administrative Regulation 5117 and Board Policy 5117 contain important information about the District’s interdistrict attendance process. LVUSD School Board Policies are stored and updated in the California School Boards Association's GAMUT Online tool. The site is password protected - please login with username "LVUSD" and password "public" Click to view: Administrative Regulation 5117 & Board Policy 5117.


Interdistrict Incoming Permit FAQ
What is an Interdistrict Incoming Permit?
This permit is for families who reside outside of the LVUSD boundaries and wish for their student(s) to attend a LVUSD school must complete an Interdistrict Incoming Permit Application. Families must also obtain a release from their district of residence to complete enrollment.
How do I apply for an Interdistrict Incoming Permit?
Applications will be open from November 21 through February 1st. Follow the steps on the Interdistrict Incoming Permit application.
When can we submit our Interdistrict Incoming Permit Application?
Priority deadline for the next school year is from November 21st to February 1st. Applications submitted after the deadline will be accepted and placed on a waiting list. Applications submitted for the current school year will be processed within 30 days. Applications submitted for an upcoming school year will be processed within 14 days of the start of instruction for that school year.
What reasons do you consider for accepting applications?
We consider parent employment (minimum 15 hours per week) within the school boundaries, sibling currently enrolled, specialized program and continuing education. Other reasons are considered on a case by case basis.
What criteria do you review and consider for accepting applications?
We will review students' attendance, tardies, truancies, academic progress and discipline/behavior records. Students must meet the requirements and be in good standing according to Board Policy & Administration Regulation 5117.
Who should submit documents for an Interdistrict Incoming Permit?
All Students who are interested in applying and do not live in LVUSD boundaries. This is not needed for students applying to Transitional Kindergarten or Kindergarten.
What documentation should be submitted when applying?
Follow the steps on the Interdistrict Incoming application and email the documents by February 1st. A complete application must include a rationale for the transfer request, the student’s report cards, attendance and behavior reports (current and last year only). If your student has a 504 plan or IEP in place, a fully executed copy of the documentation should be submitted.
If using employment as your reason for permit transfer, please provide employment information.
Where should documentation be submitted?
Please email all requested documentation with your permit request number to permitinfo@lvusd.org.
How do we know if our student has been accepted ?
Interdistrict Incoming applications received by February 1 deadline will be reviewed by March 15. Families will receive an email with the status of your application. Applications received after the deadline will be processed on a case by case basis.
What do I need from my Home District ?
Students who wish to leave their home school district and enroll in LVUSD, must apply for a release from their Home District (not the school). This application must be submitted to your district of residence for a signed approval. Being released from your home district does not guarantee acceptance into LVUSD. You can find more information on how to obtain a release here. Submit the release to LVUSD’s District Office at permitinfo@lvusd.org.
Do we need to reapply for Interdistrict Transfer every school year?
No. Once approved and released , a student may remain at the approved school through the highest grade level at that school. Unless there is a change in status, which may include changing your home address.
When might a permit be revoked?
A student's Interdistrict permit may be immediately revoked at any time due to non-adherence of Stipulated Terms and Conditions. These terms include maintain positive attendance and/or excessive tardiness, demonstrate sufficient academic progress, no truancies, no discipline, no disruption of the educational program, no change in student's residency and other conditions that would render continuance inadvisable.
Release Information
Students who wish to leave their home school district and enroll in LVUSD, must apply for a release from their Home District (not the school). This application must be submitted to your district of residence for a signed approval. Please check your home district website for information on outgoing permits or review the links below to request a release:
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Conejo Unified School District: How do we interdistrict transfer out of CVUSD? English form / Spanish form
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Los Angeles Unified School District: For outgoing inter-district permit (leaving LAUSD)
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Oak Park Unified School District: For transfers out of Oak Park Unified School District
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Santa Monica or Malibu School District: For outgoing permit information English form / Spanish form
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Simi Valley School District: For moving my child to a school outside English form / Spanish form
Acceptable reasons for Interdistrict transfer release include: parent employment, sibling currently enrolled, child care , specialized program and continuing enrollment.