Home and Hospital instruction is available for all students who are homebound because of temporary disabilities. Instruction requirements are as follows:

Elementary school

• Two (2) hours per day, each school day

Secondary level:

• Three (3) hours per day, each school day

When a student needs home instruction, the parent must notify the Office of Student Support Services in writing. A completed application, including a physician statement, must be filed for this service. The parent/guardian or other responsible adult must be present during instruction.

Pregnancy

Pregnant students may attend school if the school nurse has on file a note from a private doctor or clinic that indicates the condition, the estimated due date, and the student is well with an uncomplicated pregnancy. Alternative schooling arrangements will be made at that time.

Contact Yonkers Public Schools Medical and Nursing Services for an appointment to review medical documentation at (914) 376-8226.

updated 03-31-2025