Homebound Instruction

When is Homebound Instruction available to my child?

Homebound services are available to a student when a licensed medical physician determines that the student will, or is anticipated, due to a medical condition, be out of school for a minimum of two consecutive weeks of school (10 days) or more or on an ongoing intermittent basis. An "ongoing intermittent basis" means the student will be absent at least two days at a time multiple times during the school year totaling at least 10 days or more of absences.

What is the goal of Homebound Instruction?

The goal of homebound instruction is to afford the student experiences equivalent to other students at the same grade level and designed to enable the student to return to the classroom.

What services will a student receive? 

Students will receive one hour of instruction each school day, or in lieu thereof a minimum of 5 hours of instruction each school week unless the attending physician certifies that the child should not receive 5 hours of instruction. 

How do I get Homebound Instruction for my child? 

Obtain a Medical Certification form from your school. The attending physician must complete and sign the form. Return to school as soon as possible.