News: Loudoun County School Board Extends Special Permission Request Window

(July 8, 2013) - On June 11th, the Loudoun County School Board revised policy §8-20 extending the special permission request window through September 15. Parents/guardians wishing to submit a request may do so using the online request system at: http://www.lcps.org/Page/76705

News: Loudoun County School Board Makes Changes to School Assignment Policies

(Jan. 28, 2013) - On Tuesday, January 22, the Loudoun County School Board revised one policy regarding school assignment (§8-20) and deleted another (§8-25). The revisions and deletion go into effect immediately, replacing the previous policies and practices. The following important changes should be noted by parents seeking special permission for their student to attend a school other than the one to which they are assigned. 

First, special permission requests for the 2012-13 school year are no longer being accepted. 

There are now two windows for those seeking special permission for the 2013-14 school year: 

• Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) employees may apply for special permission for their children between March 1 and May 15. 
• The general public may apply for special permissions between April 1 and May 15.