BP 6185Homebound Instruction

Homebound instruction shall be provided to all District students when it is determined that a student will be absent continuously from school for a medically diagnosed illness or disability that prevents their attendance for a period of at least three (3) weeks.

1. A 504 plan will be developed by the school intervention/assistance team.
2. An instructional program will be developed by the homebound instructor, regularly assigned classroom instructor(s), parent/guardian and the student.
3. As a general rule, students will receive five (5) hours of direct instruction per week.
4. Homebound instructors’ wages shall be the equivalent hourly rate for certificated or non-certificated teacher substitutes.
5. Homebound instructors shall receive mileage reimbursement directly related to the development and delivery of instructional services. The mileage rate shall be the current approved rate.