Apply and Enroll in CPS

Yes! You'll need proof of your new address (lease agreement or utility bill) and other required documents.

Adults acting as guardians or custodians may enroll a child with proof of guardianship or custodianship. Exception: Proof not required for adults caring for unaccompanied youth.

Parents must submit a transportation request at the time of enrollment. To be eligible, students must:

• Have an IEP or 504 Plan with transportation as a related service;
• Have a valid transportation request on file with the District;
• Reside five miles or more from the home of record to the school of attendance; and the District does not readily have a route/vehicle
• Is a sibling of a student already receiving transportation under these criteria
• Identify as STLS

To learn more about eligibility, contact your school or Transportation Services at 773-553-2860 or  transoptions@cps.edu.

You can find your neighborhood (attendance-area) school using the CPS School Locator.

Contact your school office directly.

No. If your child is already enrolled and returning to the same CPS school. Your school will ask you to complete an updated Emergency Contact Form annually.