14 Del. Admin. Code § 930-2.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 7, January 1, 2025

Section 930-2.0 - Eligibility for Conditions other than Suspension, Expulsion or Subject to Expulsion

2.1 A student enrolled in a school district or charter school is eligible for supportive instruction when the district or charter school receives the required certification that one or more of the following conditions will prevent the student from attending school for at least ten (10) school days:

2.1.1 Sudden physical or mental illness,

2.1.2 Accident,

2.1.3 Episodic flare up of a chronic physical or mental health condition,

2.1.4 Injury, or

2.1.5 Pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition.

2.2 A physician or an advanced practice nurse, employed by or who has a collaborative agreement with a licensed physician, or a physician assistant employed by and who has a written agreement with a supervising licensed physician must certify absences due to a medical condition.

2.2.1 A student who remains enrolled in school is eligible for supportive instruction during a postpartum period for as long as deemed medically necessary. Postpartum absences shall be certified by a physician or an advanced practice nurse, employed by and who has a collaborative agreement with a licensed physician, or a physician assistant employed by and who has a written agreement with a supervising licensed physician.

2.3 A licensed clinical mental health provider (such as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, psychiatric nurse practitioner, psychologist, or psychiatrist) must certify absences due to a mental illness or mental health condition.

2.4 Supportive instruction can be requested as an in school transitional program that follows a period of supportive instruction that was provided outside of the school setting. If the supportive instruction is provided as an in school transitional program, it must be approved through a staff conference.

14 Del. Admin. Code § 930-2.0

9 DE Reg. 402 (09/01/05)
14 DE Reg. 558 (12/01/10)
16 DE Reg. 412 (10/01/12)
18 DE Reg. 215 (9/1/2014)
23 DE Reg. 452 (12/1/2019) (Final)