The DC Public Schools (DCPS) Home and Hospital Instruction Program (HHIP) provides interim instructional support to students who have a medically diagnosed physical or psychiatric condition that is acute or catastrophic in nature that confines them to the home or hospital for two (2) weeks or more from the time a referral is submitted during the traditional school year.

This guide is for parents and guardians of DCPS students who have at least one (1) of the following situations:

• Medical confinement (as described above) or an anticipated confinement to the home or hospital for two (2) weeks or more from the time that the referral is submitted to the HHIP Office; or
• The need for maternity leave.

The Guidebook shares information on the process for applying for HHIP (i.e., the referral process), the requirements for medical certification and recertification of need, HHIP services, pregnant students, students receiving psychiatric care, students with IEPs, HHIP program expectations, safety precautions, questions and concerns, and appeals through DCPS and OSSE.