This application is to be used by local educational agencies (LEAs) to notify the California Department of Education (CDE) of the establishment of a California public school and to apply for a County-District-School (CDS) code for the newly established school. This application is also used to change a school's authorizing district or to reopen a closed school.
Prior to completing this application, please ensure that you have all of the required information and have read the
Application for a CDS Code Instructions
.