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REASSIGNMENTS

In Palm Beach County District Schools, students who are minors must attend the school assigned to the primary residence
of the parent/student (P-5.01(1)) unless assigned to another school through a special assignment method. Special
assignments include placement for necessary services, placement by the Choice and Career Options lottery, placement
through Federal or State programs, and placement by reassignment.

A reassignment is a request to attend a school other than the school assigned to the parent’s address. Reassignments are
considered and reviewed based on standards criteria set forth in P-5.015; they are not based on convenience or choice
preference. These reassignment requests are reviewed in accordance with the criteria adopted by the School Board, and
schools with enrollment at or above 100% of capacity, new schools in their first year, schools that are overcrowded due
to construction-related issues, and schools that lack available classrooms due to special programs cannot be considered
as a receiving school (P-5.015(4)). Families seeking reassignment based on convenience or school preference may apply
through the Controlled Open Enrollment process during the published application window. See page 14 for Open
Enrollment information.

Reassignments are requested by application found on the District Website during the published application
window. Absent special circumstances for hardship cases or when the reason for reassignment arises for the first time
after the prescribed date, the parent or guardian must submit applications by the published application deadline dates
for each semester. Attendance and discipline records influence reassignment decisions, subject to federal law. If a
reassignment request is approved, except as to one basis for reassignment, it is the parent’s responsibility to provide
transportation to the new school. Reassignments may be revoked by the principal for attendance, discipline, or academic
reasons subject to federal law, and are reviewed annually for reassignment continuance.

REGISTRATION

To register a child in the School District of Palm Beach County, you will need to take the following documents to the
appropriate school and submit a completed and signed New/Returning Student Registration Form (PBSD 0636):
▪ Current proof of address (2 items – refer to list below), unless extenuating or hardship circumstances exist as
stated in P-5.011:
o Home Telephone, Cellular Telephone Bill
o Electric Bill
o Rent receipt with the name of the tenant and landlord and contact information for all parties
o Lease agreement with name of tenant and landlord and contact information for all parties
o Mortgage
o Home purchase contract, including specific closing date, with copy of the deed to be provided within 30
days of closing date
o Automobile Insurance Policy
o Current State of Florida Driver’s License
o Current State of Florida ID card
o Credit Card Statement
o US Postal Service confirmation of address change
o Evidence of correspondence, including a stamped, addressed, postmarked envelope delivered to the
home address; or
o Declaration of Domicile
▪ Birth Certificate or other acceptable proof of birth per F. S. § 1003.21**
▪ Proof of a physical examination within 12 months of the date of entry (and this may be submitted within 30 school
days if not available at time of registration)
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