Medical Homebound 

Rock Hill Schools believes that the school environment is the best place for a child to grow both academically and socially, even for those with significant physical or mental health concerns. When a student is absent from school, they miss important classroom instruction and social experiences. 

Rock Hill Schools' Medical Homebound service is intended for students who are unable to attend school for a limited period of time due to an acute or recurring/chronic medical issue. A licensed Physician, Nurse Practitioner, in compliance with the requirements of the Nurse Practice Act, Physicians Assistant, in compliance with the requirements of Article 7 of the Medical Practice Act, or Psychiatrist, determines the need for Homebound services. 

The four-page Medical Homebound packet is available to parents at their student's home school, by the school administrator. This packet must be completed, signed and submitted in a timely manner, as a Homebound placement cannot be retroacted prior to the date completed and signed by the medical provider. 

There are two different types of Homebound statuses:                                     

• Full-time status - the student is out of school 10 or more consecutive days for a specific diagnosis.
• Intermittent status - the student is attending school on a regular basis but is absent when he/she is experiencing medical difficulties related to the specific diagnosis on the homebound paperwork.

Medical homebound applications are provided by your child's school.  Please reach out to the Special Needs Administrator (SNA) for a current medical homebound packet.