Medical homebound instruction is provided for students with and without disabilities who cannot attend school for a medical reason – a mental or physical condition that exists due to an accident, an illness, or pregnancy – even when transportation is furnished. The goal of homebound instruction is to provide continuity of instruction and to facilitate the student’s return to a regular school setting as quickly as possible. State Board of Education Regulation 43-241 outlines the provision of medical homebound services. The following process must be followed when a student requires homebound instruction.
Definition: Homebound instruction provides the services of a certified teacher to those students whose medical needs (either physical or psychiatric) preclude regular school attendance for an extended period of time. Homebound services are temporary with the understanding that the most comprehensive instruction is received in a regular school setting.