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Please fill out the form below to apply for Downey Unified School District.

This application is for families living outside of the school district only.  This is the wrong application for families residing within Downey Unified boundaries. One form is required per student. 

Please note: This application is for the current 2026–27 school year. Applications for the 2027–28 school year will open in December 2026.

Student – General Information

Student's First Name:
Student's Last Name:
Student's Date of Birth (format mm/dd/yyyy):
Home Address (Street/Apt #):
Home Address City:
Home Address Zip:
Telephone:

Student – Enrollment Information

Has your student been previously enrolled in DUSD:

If 'yes', what was their previous Downey school? :
What was the date of withdrawal? (format mm/dd/yyyy):
Reason for Withdrawal:
Student ID:

What is grade level being requested?:

Which is your first school of choice?:  

Second school of choice?:
Third school of choice?:

What school year are you requesting a permit for?:
Student's GPA From Last Report Card:
Behavior on their last report card:
Does the student have any disciplinary action or an expulsion order:
Is your student on a Section 504 Plan?

Student – Special Education

Does the student require Special Education Services:

If 'yes', Special Education Type:
Special Education Other:


Student – Sibling Information

Is there a sibling at the requested school?:

If 'yes' sibling student ID:
Sibling First Name:
Sibling Last Name:
Sibling's grade next school year:

Are you submitting a permit application for a sibling, as well?

If yes, please fill out another full application for the sibling.


Parent/Guardian – General Information

Parent or Guardian 1 First Name:
Parent or Guardian 1 Last Name:
Contact Phone 1:
Email 1:
Preferred Language 1:

Parent or Guardian 2 First Name:
Parent or Guardian 2 Last Name:
Contact Phone 2:
Email 2:
Preferred Language 2:
Is the parent/guardian a DUSD employee?:

If 'yes', which DUSD Site:
Site Other:


Student – District/School Information

What is the student's current school district of residence?:
District of residence (Other):
What is your student's current school of residence?:

Additional Information

How did you find out about the District?
If you were referred by someone, please enter their name:

Referred by email:

Referred by phone:

Referral Code:
Reason for Application:

If Specialized Academic Program, please specify which program:

If ‘Other Reason’, please enter an explanation.

Any additional comments for consideration?:

Application Confirmation

 I understand that my child is enrolling on an Inter-District Permit under the following conditions:


Interdistrict Attendance Permit Policy

1. Purpose
In accordance with the California Education Code 46600–46611, Interdistrict permits allow students to attend a school district other than the one in which they reside. Downey Unified School District (DUSD) may approve or deny such requests based on educational, programmatic, or capacity considerations, and in alignment with state law.
2. Application Process
• Parents/guardians must complete and submit an Interdistrict Attendance Permit Application on online to the DUSD Student Services Department; https://web.dusd.net/apply/
• All required documentation (grades/transcripts, attendance and behavior reports, or any academic related documents) must be submitted to the desired school or school district before review.
• All permit approvals or denials will be provided in writing.
3. Criteria for Consideration
Permit requests may be approved or denied based on the following factors, including but not limited to:
• Availability of space, programs, and services in DUSD schools.
• Student’s attendance, academic performance, and behavior history.
4. Terms and Conditions Approved permits are subject to periodic reviews and contingent upon:
• Continued space availability at the school of choice.
• Maintaining satisfactory behavior.
• Maintaining satisfactory attendance (90% or above).
• Maintaining satisfactory grades (2.5 GPA or above).
• Transportation provided by parent/guardian.
• Permit may be revoked due to disruptive or unsafe conduct by a parent, guardian or family member.
- High School Students
• Parent certifies there is no recruitment of the student for athletic purposes.
• Athletic eligibility is established upon entering a DUSD high school for the first time and remains in effect for the student’s high school years.
5. Appeals
• If a permit is denied or revoked, parents/guardians may appeal the decision in writing to the DUSD Student Services Department within 15 calendar days of notification.
• Appeals will be reviewed by district administration in accordance with Education Code.
6. Accuracy of Information
By submitting an application, parents/guardians are confirming that the information provided is true and accurate.
• False information or omission of pertinent details, including the nondisclosure of a student’s known IEP or 504 plan, may result in the application being withdrawn or an approved permit being revoked.