Homebound instruction is provided for temporary and urgent reasons; it is not a long-term solution. Students on homebound instruction generally are confined to home or a care unit. A doctor does not “order” homebound instruction but rather provides the diagnosis to enable the school district to make an informed decision on how to best provide for the student’s education.

At times a school district may confuse the need for an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or a 504 Service Agreement with a need for homebound instruction. If the need for homebound instruction goes beyond the initial three months, the school district should determine whether the student should be evaluated or considered for either an IEP or a 504 Service Agreement.

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