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 Reference:
Special Education and Related Services for Eligible Students - Policy 2161
Education of Students with Disabilities Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 - Policy 2162

Legal Reference:
Special Education - RCW 28A.155
State Special Education Program - Home and/or Hospital Care-Extended absences - WAC 392-122-145
Home/Hospital Instruction - WAC 392-172A-02100

Highline School District 401
Adopted by the Board: August 1984
Revised by the Board: 1.08
Classification: Priority