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Deadline nears: Broward students have one month left to switch schools for 2026-27

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The Broward County Public Schools late application window for the 2026-27 academic year closes on Thursday, July 16.
The Broward County Public Schools late application window for the 2026-27 academic year closes on Thursday, July 16. Photo from Feliphe Schiarolli via Unsplash

Broward County Public Schools has opened a second application cycle for families who want to change schools for the 2026-2027 academic year.

The window runs through the middle of July and covers school reassignments, Nova schools and magnet programs with available seats.

FULL STORY: Broward offers second chance for students wanting to switch schools. What to know

The Broward County Public Schools late application window for the 2026-27 academic year closes on Thursday, July 16.
The Broward County Public Schools late application window for the 2026-27 academic year closes on Thursday, July 16. Nathan Cima Unsplash

Here are key takeaways:

  • The second application cycle closes Thursday, July 16. It follows the first late-application window, which ran April 1 through May 15.
  • Cycle two is for families who didn’t apply in the April-May window or who want to change their previous selection. Applications submitted during the original open enrollment window remain active throughout the process.
  • All applications must be submitted through the BCPS Focus Parent Portal. Instructions for setting up an account are available on the BCPS website.
  • For help creating or accessing a parent portal account, email focuscommunications@browardschools.com.
  • For general school choice questions, call 754-321-2480 or email schoolchoice@browardschools.com.

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