This bill amends current law to allow advanced practice nurses to provide documentation for home instruction requests due to a student's health condition. Previously, only a student's physician could provide the necessary written determination to the school district, which is required when a parent or guardian requests home instruction for a student who cannot participate in their usual education setting for more than 10 consecutive school days or 20 cumulative school days during the school year.

The bill specifies that the documentation from an advanced practice nurse will serve the same purpose as that from a physician, thereby expanding the options available to parents and guardians in securing home instruction for their children. Additionally, the bill clarifies that these provisions are supplementary to any existing requirements set forth by the State Board of Education regarding home instruction. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.