Parents/guardians of a student zoned to attend a District school may apply for a School Choice transfer under Georgia law (HB 251) and the District Administrative Rule JBCD-R to request placement at a school other than the one to which the student is zoned. Available space at a school is based on permanent classroom space. If the number of transfer requests exceeds available capacity, the District will conduct a random lottery. 

2026–2027 Application Window HB 251

School Choice Transfer Applications

📌Application Window: January 22 – February 13, 2026

The application window for HB 251 School Choice Transfers for the 2026–2027 school year is scheduled from January 22 to February 13, 2026. No late applications will be accepted after these established dates. For more information about this program, including instructions on how to apply, please visit our School Choice Transfers page.

Learn More: Understanding School Choice