What is an Interdistrict Transfer?
An Interdistrict Transfer (or Interdistrict Attendance Permit) is the formal legal process required when a student lives within the boundaries of one school district but wishes to attend a school in a different school district. Review PUSD Board Policy 5117.
Transfers Open for 2026-27: Apply now for an Interdistrict Attendance Permit (Form 341)
to transfer between Poway Unified and another school district.
For Students Who Live Outside of Poway Unified
If you live outside of Poway Unified School District boundaries and wish for your student to attend a Poway Unified school follow the steps below:
- Fill out and sign the Interdistrict Attendance Permit (see above for application link). Note: If your student has an Individual Educational Plan (IEP), a copy of this document must be submitted with your application for consideration as noted in the directions.
- Submit it to your district of residence. (This is required, Poway Unified is unable to process applications without a district of residence signature)
- Submit the signed application to Poway Unified School District at:[email protected]
OR
Poway Unified School District
15250 Avenue of Science
San Diego, CA 92128
Attn: Attendance and Student Engagement
Decisions regarding transfers are made by the Poway Unified School District Attendance and Student Engagement Office, not the school site. All decisions will be emailed to you.
Timeframe for District Response
- The districts involved will notify the parent/guardian by email or U.S. mail of the decision within the timeframes specified herein.
- Education Code 46601 provides the following timeframes for notification:
- For requests submitted during the regular school year, districts shall respond within 30 days of submitting the request.
- For requests submitted for admission in the subsequent school year up to 30 days prior to the start of the subsequent regular school year, districts shall respond within 14 calendar days after the start of the school year.
- While your application is pending, the pupil must attend school in the district of residence, a charter school, a private school, or other option complying with California compulsory education requirements.
For Students Who Live In Poway Unified Boundaries and Would Like to Attend Another District
For students who want to be released from PUSD to attend a school in another district follow the steps below:
- Fill out and sign the Interdistrict Attendance Permit (see above for application link).
- Submit the signed application to Poway Unified School District at:[email protected]
OR
Poway Unified School District
15250 Avenue of Science
San Diego, CA 92128
Attn: Attendance and Student Engagement
The application will be processed and emailed back to you.
