Form ISBE 33-78 at a glance
What it is: The Student Transfer Form is to verify whether or not the student is “in good standing” and whether or not their medical records are up-to-date and complete.
Who signs: Sign on the line for the Digital or Original Signature of Principal and enter the Date.
In accordance with Section 2-3.13a of the School Code, all public school districts are to provide this form to any student who is moving out of the school district.
A filled-in Form ISBE 33-78 example: a principal completes the transfer form
How to fill out Form ISBE 33-78, box by box
Student Identification Number, name of student and address of student
Enter the Student Identification Number (9-digits).
Enter the Name of Student (Last, First, Middle), Birthdate and Grade Level, and check Male or Female under Gender.
Enter the Address of Student (Street, City, State, ZIP Code).
Name of parent or guardian and address of parent or guardian
Enter the Name of Parent or Guardian and the Parent/Guardian Telephone (Include Area Code) for Home and Work.
Enter the Address of Parent or Guardian (Street, City, State, ZIP Code).
District and school student will be transferring to
Enter the District Name and Number Transferring To and the New District Address (Street, City, State, ZIP Code).
Enter the Name of School Student Will Be Transferring To and the Name of Principal at New School.
Please check the appropriate box
Please check the appropriate box.
I hereby attest that the above student is “in good standing” and that all medical records for the above student are up-to-date and complete as of the date of this form.
The above student's medical records are NOT up-to-date and complete as documented in the student's permanent records.
I hereby attest that the above student is NOT “in good standing” due to a current suspension and/or expulsion from the first line until the second line; but is entitled to transfer in accordance with Section 2-3.13a (105 ILCS 5/2-3.13a), unless the receiving district has, pursuant to Section 2-3.13a, adopted a policy providing that if a student is suspended or expelled for any reason from any public or private school in this or any other state, the student must complete the entire term of the suspension or expulsion before being admitted into the school district. This policy may allow placement of the student in an alternative school program established under Article 13A of this Code, if available, for the remainder of the suspension or expulsion.
I hereby attest that the above student is NOT “in good standing” due to a current suspension and/or expulsion from the first line until the second line and is NOT eligible for transfer for knowingly possessing in a school building or on school grounds a weapon as defined in the Gun Free Schools Act (20 U.S.C. 8921 et seq.); for knowingly possessing, selling, or delivering in a school building or on school grounds a controlled substance or cannabis; or for battering a staff member of the school.
Name of principal, school phone, county and district
Enter the Name of Principal, School Phone (Include Area Code) and County.
Enter the District Name and Number and the District Address (Street, City, State, ZIP Code).
Signature of principal and date
Sign on the line for the Digital or Original Signature of Principal and enter the Date.
More rules for Form ISBE 33-78
“In good standing” means that the student is not being disciplined by an out-of-school suspension or expulsion, and is entitled to attend classes, as of the date of this form.
No public school district is required to admit a new student unless they can produce this form from the student's previous Illinois public school district.
Common questions about Form ISBE 33-78
Where do I file it?
Do not return this form to the Illinois State Board of Education. It is to be sent directly to the student's new school they will be attending.
Sources
[1] Form ISBE 33-78 (12/25), Student Transfer Form, Illinois State Board of Education (the Official source link on this page).
