Qualifying Descriptor:
A student must be enrolled in a Royal ISD school in order to be considered for homebound instructional services. To determine if the student is eligible for Homebound Services, medical evidence from a licensed physician, a licensed clinical psychologist, or a licensed nurse practitioner must be provided.
Physical ConditionStudents who obtain a physical condition that causes them to be unable to attend school may included those with terminal illnesses, those undergoing treatments that compromise their immune systems, those undergoing surgery, or in postpartum recovery (up to 6 weeks). The student must be free of infectious or communicable disease.
Mental Health ConditionStudents with psychiatric disorders, a mental healthy professional must be treating the student, and a psychiatrist or a clinical psychologist must provide the medical documentation. It should be noted that in some instances when a student is experiencing psychiatric difficulties, homebound instruction may exacerbate the student’s problems and would, therefore, not be approved. Other school-based alternatives may be appropriate.