Choice/Transfer

Under NCLB's accountability provisions, schools failing to meet their adequate yearly progress (AYP) targets for two consecutive years must offer their students public school choice. Districts must identify higher performing schools and make these options available to students in the lower performing school, starting with the lowest income, lowest achieving students. Districts may use up to 20% of their Title I funds to support transportation related to the school choice provisions.

Guidance, Regulations, Legislation, and Announcements

Guidance

Non-Regulatory Guidance- Public School Choice (Word)
For specific information on school choice/ transfer, refer to sections A1-A6.

For Information Specific to California:

Title I, Part A School Choice
Students enrolled in Program Improvement (PI) schools have the option to transfer to schools in the LEA that are not PI, with paid transportation.

Other Resources

Useful Links

Choice and Supplemental Educational Services: Frequently Asked Questions
This U.S. Department of Education web site provides answers to frequently asked questions about school choice and supplemental educational services under No Child Left Behind.

Promoting Parental Options and Innovative Programs
This U.S. Department of Education web site provides an overview and summary of Title IV of the No Child Left Behind Act, which promotes parental choice and increases the amount of flexible funds available to states and school districts for innovative education programs.