Tennessee § 49-10-1101 - Establishment of program.
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§ 49-10-1101. Establishment of program.
Each LEA shall establish a program of homebound instruction for each student who qualifies. A student qualifies for homebound instruction if the student's treating physician certifies in writing that the student has a medical condition that prevents the student from attending regular classes. If a student qualifies for homebound instruction, then the student's LEA shall offer the student homebound instruction for a minimum of three (3) hours per week. The LEA shall determine how long the student may receive homebound instruction on a case-by-case basis and shall take into consideration the recommendations of the student's treating physician. If, at the conclusion of any period of homebound instruction, the student's treating physician recertifies in writing that the student's medical condition continues to prevent the student from returning to regular classes, then the LEA shall continue to offer the student three (3) hours of homebound instruction per week, subject to periodic recertification as required by the LEA. Acts 1986, ch. 843, § 1; 2018, ch. 625, § 1. Compiler's Notes. Acts 2018, ch. 625, § 3 provided that the act, which amended this section, shall apply to students who qualify for homebound instruction on or after July 1, 2018. Cross-References. Dropout prevention, title 49, ch. 1, part 5.
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Section 49-10-1101 ("Establishment of program.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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