House Bill 251 - Public School Choice (2026-2027)
Parents/guardians of a student zoned to attend a District school may apply for an HB 251 transfer in accordance with Georgia's Quality Basic Education Act and District administrative rule JBCCA in order to pursue a transfer to another District school. Available space at a school is based on permanent classroom space. School Choice Transfers are available each year during an announced application period. The application procedures, forms and dates will be posted on the District's website during the second semester each year. Applications for school transfer requests must be completed by 5:00 PM on Friday, May 22, 2026 for consideration for the 2026-2027 school year.
As a parent or guardian, you can request to have your child transferred to another public school within your school district of residence as long as the school district has determined that there is available classroom space at the school after all assigned students have been enrolled. Please keep in mind that if you choose to transfer your child to another school in the district, the law requires you to assume all costs and responsibilities related to the transportation of your child to and from the school as long as your child remains at that school.
White County School System has determined, based on current student enrollment, that the following grade levels at each school are closed to transfer requests:
Jack P Nix Elementary - 1st, 2nd & 4th grade
Mossy Creek Elementary - 2nd & 4th grades
Mount Yonah Elementary - 3rd, 4th & 5th grades
Tesnatee Gap Elementary - 3rd & 4th grade
The deadline for submission is 5:00 PM on Friday, May 22, 2026. No HB 251 Transfer Requests will be accepted for the 2026-2027 school year after this date without a qualifying move.
2026-2027 WCSS HB251 Student Transfer Request Form