2165 Home or Hospital Instruction

Upon request from a parent or an adult student, home or hospital instruction shall be provided to students who are unable to attend school for an estimated period of four weeks or more because of disability or illness. A written statement from a qualified medical practitioner verifying that the student will not be able to attend school for an estimated period of four weeks or more shall accompany the request.  The district shall not pay for any costs incurred in securing the medical verification.

 

 

Cross References

Board Policy 2161                  Education of students with disabilities

Board Policy 2162                  Education of Students with Disabilities Under section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973

 

Legal References

WAC 392-171-486                 Placement options Selection required considerations

WAC 392-122-145                 State handicapped Program Home and Hospital Care

 

 

Adoption Date: 10.98

Methow Valley School District