Medical Homebound

Medical homebound is an instructional service. It does not excuse absences or alter compulsory attendance requirements. Students receiving medical homebound services are still participating in instruction, but in an alternate setting (i.e., home or hospital) during a period of medically necessary absence from school. Medical homebound services are intended for students recovering from an illness, accident, surgery, or childbirth that temporarily prevents school attendance.

Medical homebound is a short-term intervention designed to help eligible students maintain academic progress and support a successful transition back to the school setting when medically able. It is not intended to fully replicate the student’s regular school-based program and cannot replace the instructional, social, and developmental experiences available through in-person attendance. Medical homebound is not a long-term substitute for regular school attendance.

Medical homebound services can be provided on a full-time or intermittent basis:

• Full-time services are provided when a student is unable to attend school in any capacity for ten (10) or more consecutive school days due to illness, accident, or pregnancy.
• Intermittent services are intended for infrequent absences or partial school days that occur during short, recurring periods related to illness, accident, or pregnancy. As a general practice, intermittent homebound services are intended for situations in which a student misses school more frequently than the student is able to attend school during the identified period of medical need.

Parents/guardians may contact the Department of Special Services to receive a Medical Homebound Application and instructions. Call (803) 821-1101 or email homebound@lexington1.net.