Frequently Asked Questions

HHB services provide temporary educational instruction for students who cannot attend school due to a
documented medical or psychiatric condition. The goal is to maintain continuity of learning and support
the student’s return to school.

The student must be enrolled in a Paulding County public school, have a medical or psychiatric
condition certified by a licensed physician or psychiatrist, and be expected to miss 10 or more
consecutive school days or intermittent absences totaling 10 days or more during the school year.

Obtain the HHB application from the Paulding County School District website or your school counselor,
have the medical section completed by the licensed physician or psychiatrist treating your child, and
return the completed application to your child’s school counselor.

No. While a physician’s certification is required, the district must review the application to ensure all
eligibility criteria and documentation are met.

Within five school days of receiving a completed application, the school team will process the application and provide an approval or denial.

A minimum of three hours of instruction per week is required for attendance purposes. Instruction
focuses on core subjects (English/Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies).

No. Students receiving HHB services may not be employed, participate in extracurricular activities, or
travel for non-medical reasons.

Be present during all home instruction sessions (or designate an adult 21+ as approved in the ESP,
provide a clean, quiet, smoke-free workspace, ensure assignments are completed and submitted on
time and notify the HHB teacher at least 24 hours in advance if a session must be canceled.

Services end when the physician determines the student can return to school, the student is no longer
confined at home or hospital, or the projected return date has passed without updated medical
documentation.

Yes. Reasons for denial include incomplete application or missing signatures, failure to meet eligibility
criteria, improper medical certification, or conditions that can be accommodated within the school
setting.

Dr. Vladimir Labossiere, Director, New Hope Education Center, Email:
vlabossiere@paulding.k12.ga.us, Phone: 770-445-2656

Yes. HHB services may be terminated under specific circumstances, such as:

• The student no longer meets the medical eligibility criteria as verified by a licensed physician.
• The student has been cleared by a healthcare provider to return to school.
• The student or parent/guardian fails to comply with program requirements, including attendance in scheduled lab sessions and communication expectations.
• The student transitions to another educational setting or withdraws from the district.
• A student is employed.
• Participates in sports.
• Participates in events such as vacationing, or general travel.

Termination decisions are made in accordance with district policy and state guidelines, and parents/guardians will be notified in writing prior to discontinuation of services.