2166 - Home or Hospital Instruction Policy

Policy 2166

INSTRUCTION 

Home or Hospital Instruction 

Upon request from a parent(s) or guardian(s) or an adult student, home or hospital instruction shall be provided to both handicapped and other students who are unable to attend school for an estimated period of 4 weeks or more because of physical 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. 

Legal References:    
WAC 392-122-145    State Handicapped Program – Home and Hospital Care 
WAC 392-172-218    Home/Hospital Instruction 

Adoption Date:  July 15, 1997