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Moving can be a stressful time for families. A transfer in schools can make a move even more difficult.

Research shows that changing schools frequently can adversely affect your child’s education.

MPS is dedicated to helping you meet the challenge moving poses.

When moving, the first step you should take is to contact the principal at your child’s current school. They will be able to inform you of the options you have.

Your child will not be required to transfer schools if:

• They are in high school.

• They are currently enrolled in a citywide specialty school.

• Your family is not moving outside of the transportation region.

If you move outside of your elementary or middle school transportation region, your child will be provided transportation only if a bus stop for the school currently exists near your new home.

If there is no existing bus stop, you must either provide transportation or change your child’s school. You will be asked to select a new school for your child for the following year or to sign a contract that says you will provide transportation.

Should you choose to select a new school for the next school year you should follow the enrollment procedures for the grade level outlined on the How to Enroll page.

MPS Non-Discrimination Notice
Nondiscrimination Notice

It is the policy of the Milwaukee Public Schools, as required by section 118.13, Wisconsin Statutes, that no person will be denied admission to any public school or be denied the benefits of, or be discriminated against in any curricular, extracurricular, pupil services, recreational or other program or activity because of the person�s sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability.

This policy also prohibits discrimination under related federal statutes, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (race, color, and national origin), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (sex), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (disability), and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (disability).

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

  • For section 118.13, Wisconsin Statutes, federal Title IX:
    Patricia Gill, Director, Office of Family Services, Room 133, Milwaukee Public Schools,
    5225 West Vliet St., P. O. Box 2181, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53201-2181
  • For Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), federal Title II:
    Jeff Molter, 504/ADA Coordinator for Students, MPS Department of Special Services,
    5225 West Vliet St., P. O. Box 2181, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53201-2181. (414) 475-8139 TTD: (414) 475-8139