Homebound services are provided as part of the Special Education or General Education (§504) programs of DSISD. This instructional arrangement/setting is designed for students who have a severe medical or serious chronic health condition which prohibits participation in the educational program on a school campus.

Criteria for Homebound Services 
Any student who is served through the homebound program must meet the following three criteria:

• The student is expected to be confined at home or hospital for a minimum of 4 weeks. The weeks need not be consecutive.

• The student is confined at home or hospital for medical reasons only.

• The student’s medical condition is documented by a physician licensed to practice in the United States.

Texas Administrative Code §89.63(C)(2)(A)