MCPS will provide homebound instruction for those students who are certified by medical physicians, psychiatrists, or clinical psychologists as being physically, medically or emotionally unable to attend public school. Homebound instruction is designed to provide continuity of educational services between the classroom and home or health care facility, for students whose medical needs, both physical and psychiatric, do not allow school attendance for a limited period of time. In these situations, homebound services may be requested. Homebound instruction may be requested for students entering residential facilities for medical or psychological treatment. Homebound services are designed to be of a temporary nature.
Parent Responsibilities
There are two forms that must be completed and submitted to the school guidance counselor or school consulting teacher to certify homebound services.
Extension of Homebound Services
Homebound instruction is intended to be a temporary service. Requests for homebound isntruction extending beyond nine weeks require the following form:
It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to provide this information to the school guidance counselor or school consulting teacher. Homebound isntruction can not be extended without this required documentation.
Additional Information
Time Sheets