Homebound instruction is a service provided through the Special Services Department of Birdville ISD for students whose medical difficulties are so severe that the student is unable to attend school. A referral for the Homebound program may be made if a Birdville student is experiencing significant medical problems that will prevent regular school attendance for an extended period of time. All referrals to the Homebound program must be accompanied by a physician's statement of eligibility for homebound services. Referrals to the Homebound program should be made as soon as the physician anticipates an extended absence. Several requirements must be fulfilled before a student can be enrolled in the Homebound program:

• The physician must complete required medical forms documenting that the student's disability/illness/injury is so severe that the student is unable to attend school for a minimum of four school weeks.
  
  
• The parent must complete required district forms requesting consideration for homebound services.

An Admission, Review, and Dismissal committee meeting must be held at the student's home campus to formally accept the homebound recommendation, and to coordinate planning of services during the time the student will be unable to attend school.

The homebound program of instruction is designed to help students keep up with their schoolwork during their absence so that the student can return to school and continue in the regular program. When the physician has determined that the student is medically able to return to school, a medical release must be obtained prior to the reentry into the home campus.