The school may be able to give you the run-around about “Home bound” instruction through the Public School system. But there isn’t anything they can do about it if you just withdraw him and do whatever you must to file legally as a homeschooler in your state. (There are totally different rules for “Home bound” and “Homeschooling”)

Go to http://www.hslda.com for info on homeschool laws in your state.

You might actually get approved for the home bound program if you simply tell them flat out that if you are refused you will just homeschool independently. They want their money for your sons enrollment, and if the choice is to approve him or lose his enrollment altogether they will probably approve him. So feel free to give them an ultimatum if they won’t cooperate. You are the parent and you have the right to homeschool if the school is not meeting your son’s need.

Homeschooling is legal in all 50 states. I do not have any medical problems and I homeschool. www.hslda.org will give you all the information you need to know about how o legally homeschool in your state. If the website states that you will need to have permission from your local school, then you will probably have a problem. BUT, they cannot say no to you because we have rights on what how we want to have our children educated. Some parents chose Public School, some will chose Private School, and others, like myself have chosen Homeschooling. It is not up to the public school system to decide on what is best for your child. It is up to YOU the parent to decide what is best for Your Child. For every child that has medical issues that need attending to or on medication will earn the school more money. That is why they target families that have children with special needs so much. They trick them into thinking that they are is much better care at school then at home. And the fact that the principal offered to change your sons pants is alarming and shows that he is trying to intimidate you. Don’t be afraid of these people.

I can’t help you with the Home Bound answer. I just empathize with you about your concern sending him to school.

If Home Bound is not available to you, and your doctor can’t recommend anything, you should probably look into homeschooling.

The laws are different in every state. You should call your local school district or check your state board of education’s website for requirements. Below is a good website for a quick look…

http://www.hslda.org/laws/default.asp?State=TN

I homeschool my daughter. She didn’t have any physical or medical problems…but was still picked on so badly that it took awhile to boost her self-esteem after the ordeal. Just some teacher made a comment and the kids jumped on it. They’re like jackles or something! Anyway, she is much happier at home and you’ll find that most homeschooling families are very accommodating, tolerant, and easy to talk to.

Good luck!

I would suggest calling someone familiar with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If your child cannot get the proper level of education in the school then he should be eligible for home-bound, however I think you need to work with the school. I am not sure what grade he is in but the stigma attached to the embarrassment he must surely feel, could potentially damage him for years to come. Why not try to produce the very best outcome? I have an eight year old and I would do anything for his well-being! Good luck to you…remember the squeaky wheel gets the grease!

I agree – stand your ground. They may give you the run around on HomeBound, but they can’t do a darn thing about you homeschooling.

In no way, shape, or form is it best for your child to have to go through that, in a classroom, on a daily basis. Not only can the kids be cruel (like truly cruel) about stuff like that, but after the first couple of days, you can bet that the teachers/nurses/whoever aren’t going to be that thrilled with the situation…and it will show with how they treat your son.

The school is obviously trying to keep the funding for your son (which always kind of seems ironic to me, as he’s what they’re supposed to be spending his funding on), and are not concerned with his welfare.

If you can get HomeBound, great! If not, withdraw him immediately, and homeschool him privately. It is legal in all 50 states, and as long as you follow the rules in your state, the school can’t do a thing about it. Here is a site that will tell you what you need to do, just click on your state:

http://www.hslda.org/hs/state/default.asp

Bless you for going through this for your son, and for fighting for his rights. No matter what the school tells you, you are in charge of his education and his welfare – they have to deal with whatever you decide.

Check the laws where you live. While you may not be able to force Home Bound, you can definitely homeschool. Find a local homeschooling support group, either on the web or specifically in Yahoo Groups, find out about the laws and the whole procedure of switching him now.

If they tell you that you can’t do home bound, whatever you do, do NOT bring up that you’ll homeschool. That’ll open up a HUGE can of worms that you don’t want to open at this point. Just thank them for their time and leave.

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I am sorry to hear that your husband is not completely supportive, that has to be hard, since every parent wants the best for their child.

You have been given several great answers, I agree with holding your ground; you are the parent; you decide not the schools.

The schools are there to provide a service for you, and your family.

The schools need to meet your needs not the other way around.

If it was me, I would cancel the meeting, and say, “thank you for your time, but I will take it from here”.

Blessings, and good luck.

I know how you feel my son has crohns and i pulled him out and home school him now teachers are rude don’t understand and think it is a way to get out of class fight them if you have to home bound is OK but not enough hours try homeschooling instead www.k12.com and don’t let them push you around you can do home bound he is sick enough

I’m sorry that I don’t know much about this, but I just wanted to say good luck! You are right that it is probably best not to put your son through that and don’t take no for an answer! So long as it is not against the law then go for whatever you want. He is your son, your responsiblity and you know best!