In April 2007 , the D.C. Council approved Fenty 's plan ; the necessary legislation was approved by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President George W. Bush in May 2007 .
In April , 2007 , the D.C. Council approved Fenty 's school takeover plan , and in May 2007 , legislation needed to approve the change was passed by Congress and signed by President Bush .