D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, r. 5-A2502

Current through Register 71, No. 45, November 7, 2024

Rule 5-A2502 - HOME AND HOSPITAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM POLICY

2502.1

Beginning in school year 2022-23, every LEA shall adopt and implement a written home and hospital instruction program policy.

2502.2

A home and hospital instruction program policy shall:

(a) Set forth the process for applying for home or hospital instruction;

(b) Include the requirements for a medical certification and recertification of need;

(c) Include information on the availability of appeal and mediation through OSSE for approval or denial of an application for home or hospital instruction;

(d) Be published online on the LEA's website in a reader-friendly format;

(e) Be provided to a parent after the parent makes an initial request for home or hospital instruction for a student in a school year and again after a subsequent request by the parent if the LEA has revised the policy; and

(f) Be provided to a parent after the parent submits a first request for medical recertification of need in a school year and again after a subsequent request by the parent for medical recertification of need if the LEA has revised the policy.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, r. 5-A2502

Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 6850 (5/12/2023)