What factors does Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools consider for a reassignment/transfer request?

Board of Education Policy JFAC outlines criteria to be considered for families requesting reassignment and transfer. A family may request reassignment or transfer based on any of the following:

• Medical necessity of child (Specific information must be submitted to accompany a medically related request. The information is reviewed by an independent panel of physicians.)

• Child of CMS staff

• Extreme hardship (Extreme hardship includes instances where the safety or welfare of the student is at imminent risk, such as documented cases of bullying. It may also include the unexpected or sudden closure of before and/or after school childcare that necessitates a change in childcare arrangements. Parents must provide documentation of such situations. Extreme hardship does not include medical necessity.)

• Child attends a school eligible for the School Performance Priority (SPP), meaning the state has designated the school as low-performing for three consecutive years

• Child attends a school with a state letter grade of D or F

• The parent is requesting reassignment or transfer to a school with available space

All requests are subject to space available.