IHBF Homebound Instruction
File: IHBF
HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION
Home or hospital instruction will be provided to:
A. Any child with a health or physical impairment which, in the opinion of a physician, will cause him/her to be absent from school for more than two consecutive weeks and whom school personnel determine can benefit educationally from such a program.
B. Special Education Students: Refer to Maine State Education Regulations Chapter 101 5.10 Hospital/Homebound Instruction, pg. 20.
C. The amount of instructional or supportive service provided through the home and hospital program will be determined in relation to each child's educational needs and his/her physical and mental health.
D. Suggested hours:
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Secondary (7-12) -- 2 hours of direct instruction per day, i.e., minimum of 10 hours direct instruction per week.
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Elementary (K-6) -- 5 to 8 hours of direct instruction per week.
Adopted: July 10, 1989
Revised: June 8, 1992