Home, hospital, and other non-school-based instruction for children and adolescents who are medically unable to attend school

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that school-aged children and adolescents obtain their education in school in the least restrictive sett ing, that is, the setting most conducive to learning for the particular stu dent. However, at times, acute illness or injury and chronic medical condit ions preclude school attendance. This statement is meant to assist evaluati on and planning for children to receive non-school-based instruction and to return to school at the earliest possible date.