This bill amends current law to allow advanced practice nurses to provide documentation to school districts regarding a student's need for home instruction due to health conditions. Previously, only a student's physician could provide such documentation. The bill specifies that a parent or guardian must submit a request for home instruction that includes a written determination from either the physician or the advanced practice nurse, indicating the need for confinement at home or another treatment setting for more than 10 consecutive school days or 20 cumulative school days during the school year.

The provisions of this bill are intended to supplement existing requirements set by the State Board of Education for receiving home instruction. It aims to streamline the process for parents and guardians by expanding the pool of qualified professionals who can certify a student's health-related need for home instruction, thereby ensuring that students with temporary or chronic health conditions receive the educational support they require. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.