2165 - Home or Hospital Services

Home or hospital support shall be provided to students, including students with disabilities, who are temporarily unable to attend school for an estimated period of four weeks or more because of a physical and/or mental disability or illness. The parent/caregiver of a student shall request the services and provide a written statement to the school District from a qualified medical practitioner that states the student will not be able to attend school for an estimated period of at least 4 weeks. The District shall not pay for any costs incurred in securing the medical verification.