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Public School Registration

Public School Registration (PSR) is the process by which school districts request approval for registration changes to one or more public schools. The PSR process helps the Department maintain accurate data collection and reporting for the State’s public schools, ensuring the schools receive essential targeted support and resources. In accordance with Commissioner’s Regulation 100.21(c), districts considering or anticipating closing an existing public school, opening a new public school, or requesting changes in grade configuration, name, and/or location of a school, are required to submit a Public School Registration form in the no later than March 1st for schools opening in September of the next successive school year.

Timeline

Submission Window Opens Recommended Initial Submission Submission Window Closes
Mid-January Mid-February March 1

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The PSR Process: Getting Started

Districts considering or anticipating closing, opening, or otherwise modifying a public school’s registration should email a summary of the proposed changes to SchoolRegistration@nysed.gov.

In early to mid-January, ̨ÍåÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ will begin assigning the appropriate forms in the ̨ÍåÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ Application Business Portal based on the requests submitted via email. Superintendents are encouraged to submit the completed form(s) online by the recommended initial submission deadline, allowing the Department time to review and determine if additional information or clarification is needed.

To be approved, completed PSR Request Forms must include:

  • Signed Board of Education Resolution showing approval of the requested Public School Registration changes
  • Copy of Public Meeting Notice
  • Sample of Parent Transfer Option Letter (if applicable)
  • New Zoning Plan (if applicable)
Approval and Notification

All applications are subject to the Commissioner’s approval. Requests for new schools are first reviewed by the Commissioner before being recommended to the Board of Regents for final approval. To gain approval, a district must demonstrate that the proposed school will be operated in an educationally sound manner, comply with all relevant statutes, rules, and regulations governing public schools, and adhere to applicable building codes, including obtaining a certificate of occupancy. Requests submitted by March 1st will be considered for approval at the Board of Regents meeting in June.

For more detailed information regarding the Public School Registration process, see Frequently Asked Questions.

Resources

Downloadable PDFs of PSR request forms are available here for reference only.Ìý

For additional assistance please refer to the:

For information regarding student registration in a particular district, please contact the local registrar’s office in your school district.

Questions regarding the Public School Registration process may be sent via email to SchoolRegistration@nysed.gov.