InterDistrict Permits

Updated: January 13, 2022
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Reasons for Interdistrict Pemits
The Superintendent or designee may approve an interdistrict attendance permit for a student for any of the following reasons when stipulated in the agreement:
- When the student has been determined by staff of either the district of residence or district of proposed attendance to be a victim of an act of bullying, as defined in Education Code 48900(r), committed by a pupil of the school district of residence. Such a student shall be given priority for interdistrict attendance at the request of the parent under any existing interdistrict attendance agreement or, in the absence of an agreement, shall be given consideration for the creation of a new permit. (Education Code 46600)
- When the student is a child of an active military duty parent. (Education Codes 48300, 48301). (cf. 6173.2 – Instruction)
- When the student is the grandchild of an individual(s) who lives within the boundaries of the district.
NOTE: If you are looking for information related to Enrollment Based on Parent Employment (Allen Bill), please click here.
Timelines and Process
The District will begin accepting interdistrict permit applications for K-12 students on April 4, 2022. Applications will be accepted through 4:30 p.m. on July 15, 2022.
Failure to meet timelines will be deemed an abandonment of your interdistrict permit request.
Please MAIL (U.S. postal or delivery service) completed Application to:
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District
Attn: Enrollment
375 Via Almar
Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District
Attn: Enrollment
375 Via Almar
Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274
Frequently Asked Questions
Please review this information before starting the application process. Click to view
Release From District of Residence
A requirement of the interdistrict permit process is a release from the student's current district of residence. If you need assistance or have questions, click here or contact your school district of residence. Families can begin working on this process with their current home district of residence prior to the application period for PVPUSD.
Release From PVPUSD (to attend a school in another district)
Steps:
1. Complete the Release Request Application: PVPUSD Release Form (to leave and attend another district) 
2. Mail (U.S. postal or delivery service) form to the PVPUSD Enrollment Center.
3. District staff will review the request (Allow 15 business days for processing)
4. An official letter will be mailed to the residence provided and requested district
4. An official letter will be mailed to the residence provided and requested district
**In the event your application is denied, you have the right to appeal the decision of the District. Please click on the following link for additional information:
https://www.lacoe.edu/Student-Services/Appeals-Interdistricts-Expulsions/Interdistrict-Attendance
https://www.lacoe.edu/Student-Services/Appeals-Interdistricts-Expulsions/Interdistrict-Attendance
Contact Information
Enrollment Center
375 Via Almar
Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274
(310) 896-3401
PVPUSD Board Policy 5117: Interdistrict Attendance | PVPUSD Administrative Regulation 5117: Interdistrict Attendance
Additional Resources:
- Click here to review the Interdistrict Attendance Board Policy
- Click here to review the Administrative Regulation 5111.12 to see what qualifies for the Allen Bill