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Some students with medical conditions cannot attend school in-person. This is called Medically Necessary Instruction (also known as Home Instruction). This is for public school students in New York City.

Reasons for confinement include:

• Medical conditions
• Orthopedic conditions
• Serious emotional condition

Services are offered for school-aged children (from 3K to grade 12). They are available in all five boroughs.

Services can include:

• In-person instruction by a certified teacher
• Individual or Group instruction by certified teachers through digital platforms

Any family with a student who is immunocompromised due to the following may apply:

• Medical conditions
• Treatment for orthopedic conditions
• Treatment for a psychiatric conditions

Applications for conditions not listed will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. The curriculum will follow the student's most recent program, with changes as needed. The goal is to allow home bound students to continue their education for a short time.

Students who cannot attend school because they fail to meet school immunization requirements are not eligible.

Home schooling is when a parent chooses to educate a child at home. A parent or guardian may begin home schooling at any time.

You can learn more about the process required to educate a child at home.

The Department of Education does not provide:

• Instructors
• Instructional materials

Parents are solely responsible for providing instruction and materials.

Students who receive home schooling do not accumulate credits. They will not be granted a diploma.