A guide for you from the first request for homebound to the first school meeting explained.

Step 1

» Parent/guardian completes medical release form
You, as the parent/gaurdian, will complete the provided medical release form. You will then return this form to the homebound office.

» Medical Release Form

Step 2

» Home office commumicates with your medical provider
The homebound office faxes the medical release form and the KCS homebound paper work your child's medical provider.

Step 3

» Medical provider communicates with the homebound office
The medical provider will complete and return the KCS homebound paperwork to the KCS homebound office.

Step 4

» Homebound office reviews homebound paper
The homebound office review the homebound paperwork to ensure it is complete and doesn't require clarification.

Step 5

» Homebound office communicates with the your child's school
The KCS homebound office emails your child's school team to schedule a meeting.

Step 6

» School team meets with the parent/gaurdian
The school team, including parent/guardian and homebound representatives, meets to determine if homebound is the appropriate support for your child.

Per state law, homebound paperwork cannot be signed solely by a nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Homebound is the most restrictive placement and is not a guaranteed placement. A student placed on homebound receives a minimum of 3 hours per week.