You have the option to seek transfer to any public school in your district. Transfers will be granted on a space-available basis.
Illinois Districts Set Their Own Policies for Interdistrict Choice
Each district in Illinois has its own school transfer policies and may weigh different criteria when considering your transfer request.
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The State Sets Policy for High School Transfers
The Illinois Administrative Code mentions that an eighth grade graduate or high school student may choose to attend a high school in an adjoining district or in an adjoining state if there is no high school in his district, or if a high school in another district would be much more conveniently accessible than his district school.
Transfer Options Under No Child Left Behind
You have the right to transfer your child to another public school if your child’s school is classified as Title 1 under the federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) law, and has been designated as “In Need of Improvement, Year 2.” See more about NCLB in the article What No Child Left Behind Means for Your Child.
Additional School Choice Options
In addition, you can consider private schools, charter schools, magnet schools and homeschooling. See more about these options in the article Get the Best Education for Your Child in Illinois.
October 2006
