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

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.

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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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This story was originally published June 16, 2026 at 5:00 AM with the headline "Deadline nears: Broward students have one month left to switch schools for 2026-27."