School Denies Prom Tickets to Homebound Student with Cerebral Palsy

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The school said no to her prom tickets.

Just like many high school seniors, 17-year-old Lily Carter from Cheatham County, Tennessee, was excitedly planning her dream prom night. She had everything meticulously arranged, from her date to a trial run of her hair and makeup. She even bought a fabulous red ball gown. But when she attempted to purchase her prom tickets, the school administration turned her away, citing her enrollment in the homebound program as the reason.

Lily has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair. Due to her condition and some other medical challenges, she doesn’t attend classes alongside her peers. Instead, she participates in the homebound program, designed for students who cannot attend school due to serious health issues. Lily often meets her friends at football games and other school events, and until now, she had never faced any issues with the school. However, when she sought to buy prom tickets, she learned it was against the homebound policy for her to be on campus.

In a statement to Channel 4, Cheatham County Schools clarified that Lily had been informed of the homebound program guidelines at the beginning of the school year, which clearly state that students in this program are not permitted to attend prom or other extracurricular activities. The policy outlines that if a student is on homebound, a medical professional has deemed them too ill to participate in school activities.

“I just want to experience what every girl dreams of—dresses, hair, the whole prom experience,” Lily told Fox17. Although she understands her homebound status is necessary, she believes it shouldn’t exclude her from social activities or friendships. “It’s not like I chose this situation,” she added.

While the district did provide Lily with a form to request an exception, her grandmother, Nora Fields, claims the principal was clear in his response. She alleges he stated, “It’s against the law. It’s not going to happen, and I can’t make an exception.”

Lily is advocating for a change in the school’s policy, hoping they will consider applications on a case-by-case basis for homebound students who wish to attend school events. “If I can’t go to prom, I at least want others to have the chance.”

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In summary, Lily Carter, a high school senior with cerebral palsy, was denied prom tickets due to her enrollment in the homebound program. Despite her longing for the traditional prom experience, the school maintained its policy, which has left her advocating for change to allow future homebound students to participate in school events.