2023-24 Permit Applications are now available.

All permits and support documents must be submitted electronically. Paper submissions are not available and will not be accepted.

The Board of Education desires to provide enrollment options that meet the diverse needs and interests of district students. Upon request, the Superintendent or designee may allow students who live within the district to transfer to another school; may accept students from other districts; and may allow students to transfer out of the district.

Intradistrict Permit/Open Enrollment

Students who reside within the boundaries of SMMUSD may apply to attend a school other than their school of residence on an intradistrict permit. This information applies to students who live in Santa Monica or Malibu who seek to enroll in a different SMMUSD school.

• Intradistrict Permit Information – English
• Intradistrict Permit Application – English

• Información sobre permisos intradistritales - Español
• Solicitud de permiso intradistrito - Español

The deadline to apply for an intradistrict permit for fall 2023 is April 30, 2023.  Any applications received after this date will be considered late and will be placed on a late list.

Interdistrict Permit/Open Enrollment

Students who reside outside the boundaries of SMMUSD may apply to attend school in SMMUSD on an interdistrict permit (interdistrict transfer release) from their school of residence. This information applies to students who do not live in Santa Monica or Malibu who seek to enroll in a SMMUSD school.

• Interdistrict Permit Information - English
• Interdistrict Permit Application - English

• Información de Permiso Interdistrito - Español
• Solicitud de Transferencia de Interdistrito y Acuerdo - Español

The deadline to apply for an interdistrict permit for fall 2023 is June 30, 2023.  Any applications received after this date will be considered late and will be placed on a late list.

Verification of Continuing Enrollment

Students who reside outside the boundaries of SMMUSD who are currently enrolled in an SMMUSD school on an interdistrict permit must submit a Verification of Continuing Enrollment. This information applies to students currently enrolled in SMMUSD on an interdistrict permit.

• Verification of Continuing Enrollment Information - English
• Verification of Continuing Enrollment Form - English

• Carta de Verificación de Inscripción Continua – Español
• Verificación de Inscripción Continua para Estudiantes con Permiso Interdistrito – Español

Deadline for submittal of Verification of Continuing Enrollment is June 1, 2023.

Outgoing Permit Information

Students who reside within the boundaries of SMMUSD may apply to attend a school outside SMMUSD on an outgoing interdistrict permit. This information applies to students who live in Santa Monica or Malibu who seek to enroll in a school outside the district.

• Outgoing Permit Information - English
• Outgoing Permit Application - English

• Información de Permiso Saliente - Español
• Distrito Escolar Unificado de Santa Mónica-Malibu Solicitud de Permiso Saliente - Español

LAUSD

• LAUSD Permit Information