American Academy of Pediatrics
American Academy of Pediatrics. Committee on School Health. Home, hospital, and other non-school-based instruction for children and adolescents who are medically unable to attend school
Abstract
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that school-aged children and adolescents obtain their education in school in the least restrictive setting, that is, the setting most conducive to learning for the particular student. However, at times, acute illness or injury and chronic medical conditions preclude school attendance. This statement is meant to assist evaluation and planning for children to receive non-school-based instruction and to return to school at the earliest possible date.
Source and rights
Published by Pediatrics, 2000. The guideline itself is at the source linked here.
Prognia summarises this guideline for reference and education. It is not medical advice. Always check the official guideline and current local protocols before acting on it.
At a glance
- Organisation
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- Published
- 2000
- Applies to
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Scope
- National
- Journal
- Pediatrics
- PubMed
- 11061793
- Added to Prognia
- 25 July 2026







