2165 - Home or Hospital Instruction

Upon request from a parent or an adult student, home or hospital instruction will be provided to students who are unable to attend school for an estimated period of 4 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 will accompany the request. The district will not pay for any costs incurred in securing the medical verification.

Cross Reference:

Board Policy 2161 - Special Education and Related Services for Eligible Students

Board Policy 2162 - Education of Students With Disabilities Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Legal References:

RCW   28A.155         Special Education

WAC   392-122-145   State Special Education Program — Home and Hospital Care— Extended absences

WAC 392-172A-02100          Home/hospital instruction

Adoption Date:  May 16, 2005

Revised: December 16, 2015

Reviewed: July 17, 2025