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DC Code § 38-2432 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 24A - American Sign Language Recognition|§ 38-2432. Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “American Sign Language” or “ASL” means a visual language that is separate and distinct from English and other languages, and uses the hands, arms, facial markers, and body movements to convey grammatical information. (2) “ASLTA” means the American Sign Language Teachers Association. (3) “Deaf” means the inability to hear or understand oral communication, with or without the assistance of amplification devices. (4) “Deaf people” means persons who use ASL as their primary language to communicate. (5) “Hard of hearing” means permanent hearing loss which is severe enough to necessitate the use of amplification devices to hear oral communication. (6) “Professional certification” means a teacher has met the ASLTA professional level certification requirements specified in the standards section of the ASLTA Certification Procedures and Standards. (7) “Provisional certification” means a teacher has met the minimum ASLTA provisional level certification requirements specified in the standards section of the ASLTA Certification Procedures and Standards. (8) “Qualified certification” means a teacher has met the ASLTA qualified level certification requirements specified in the standards section of the ASLTA Certification Procedures and Standards.  (Oct. 26, 2001, D.C. Law 14-50, § 3, 48 DCR 7952.)
DC Code § 38-2433 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 24A - American Sign Language Recognition|§ 38-2433. American Sign Language instruction

(a) American Sign Language may be offered in elementary and secondary public schools, community colleges, and 4-year universities and colleges, as a modern foreign language for which credit may be given. In secondary public schools, where offered for credit, ASL courses may be taken to satisfy a foreign language requirement. (b) The minimal requirement of ASL teachers in K-12 schools and 4-year universities and colleges shall be at least a college degree in teaching ASL or a degree in a field related to deaf people with an ASLTA professional level certification. The teacher shall have demonstrated the highest level of knowledge and skills in teaching ASL, including: (1) Knowledge of curriculum development; (2) Evaluation; (3) Linguistics; and (4) Theoretical and contemporary issues in the field of ASL. (c) The minimal requirement of ASL teachers in community colleges or other educational programs shall be at least an ASLTA qualified level certification. The teacher shall have demonstrated proficiency knowledge of second-language teaching methodology, language activities, evaluation, and knowledge of ASL linguistics. (d) The minimal requirement of ASL teachers in state service providers or agencies shall be at least a ASLTA provisional level certification. The teacher shall have demonstrated proficiency in ASL and basic knowledge about ASL teaching, including developing course outlines and lesson plans. (e) The requirements of ASLTA certification shall be effective on January 17, 2002. (f) The ASL curriculum for K-12, L1 users and L2 learners, shall be approved by the ASLTA effective January 1, 2003.  (Oct. 26, 2001, D.C. Law 14-50, § 4, 48 DCR 7952.)
DC Code § 38-2551 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 25A - Special Education Task Force Establishment|§ 38-2551. Establishment

There is established a Special Education Task Force (“Task Force”) with the purpose of serving as a collaborative body of District agencies that will monitor, support, and implement special education reform within the District of Columbia Public Schools.  (Nov. 13, 2003, D.C. Law 15-39, § 372, 50 DCR 5668.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 38-192. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 2 of Special Education Task Force Establishment Second Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-232, November 25, 2003, 50 DCR 10729). Short Title Short title of subtitle H of title III of Law 15-39: Section 371 of D.C. Law 15-39 provided that subtitle H of title III of the act may be cited as the Special Education Task Force Establishment Act of 2003.
DC Code § 38-2552 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 25A - Special Education Task Force Establishment|§ 38-2552. Functions

Specific functions of the Task Force shall include the following: (1) Within 60 days of the approval of the Board of Education, adopt, by a majority vote, the Special Education Reform Plan developed pursuant to § 38-2553; (2) Convene monthly, or more frequently as deemed necessary and appropriate, to report on the implementation of the Special Education Reform Plan and identify obstacles and recommend amendments to the Special Education Reform Plan; (3) Identify ways to better coordinate and improve special education service delivery; (4) Monitor the Special Education Reform to ensure that the Reform Plan is executed in an appropriate and timely manner; and (5) Determine specific savings targets for Fiscal Year 2004 and beyond, including those associated with the Tobacco Settlement funds provided to the District of Columbia Public Schools in Fiscal Year 2003.  (Nov. 13, 2003, D.C. Law 15-39, § 373, 50 DCR 5668; Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-354, § 84(b), 52 DCR 2638.)  Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 15-354, in par. (1), validated a previously made technical correction. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 3 of Special Education Task Force Establishment Second Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-232, November 25, 2003, 50 DCR 10729).
DC Code § 38-2553 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 25A - Special Education Task Force Establishment|§ 38-2553. Special Education Reform Plan

The Superintendent of Schools shall develop a Special Education Reform Plan (“Reform Plan”) which shall include the following: (1) Measurable goals; (2) Timelines for deliverables; (3) Roles and responsibilities of all District agencies that provide special education related services; (4) Proposed legislative initiatives; (5) Targeted savings activities for fiscal years 2003 through 2005; and (6) Continued review and input from Task Force members.  (Nov. 13, 2003, D.C. Law 15-39, § 374, 50 DCR 5668.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 38-2552. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 4 of Special Education Task Force Establishment Second Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-232, November 25, 2003, 50 DCR 10729).
DC Code § 38-2554 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 25A - Special Education Task Force Establishment|§ 38-2554. Composition of the Task Force

(a) The Task Force shall be comprised of the following 9 voting members, or designees thereof: (1) The Mayor of the District of Columbia; (2) The Chair of the Committee on Education, Libraries and Recreation for the Council of the District of Columbia; (3) The Chair of the Committee of Finance and Revenue for the Council of the District of Columbia; (4) The President of the Board of Education; (5) The Superintendent of the District of Columbia Public Schools; (6) The State Education Officer of the District of Columbia; (7) The Deputy Mayor for Children, Youth, Families and Elders; (8) The Chief Financial Officer for the District of Columbia; and (9) The Chief Financial Officer for the District of Columbia Public Schools. (b) The following shall serve as advisory, nonvoting members of the Task Force: (1) The members of the Council’s Committee on Education, Libraries and Recreation; (2) The department head or designee of the Office of Special Education; (3) The department head or designee of the Committee on Special Education and Student Services for the Board of Education; (4) The Corporation Counsel for the District of Columbia; (5) The department head or designee of the Department of Mental Health; (6) The department head or designee of the Child and Family Service Agency; (7) The department head or designee of the Medical Assistance Administration; (8) The department head or designee of the Office of Medicaid Public Provider Operation Reform; (9) The representative of the State Advisory Panel on Special Education in the District of Columbia; and (10) Two parents of District of Columbia Special Education students. (c) The Task Force shall be co-chaired by the Mayor and the Chair of the Committee on Education, Libraries and Recreation for the Council of the District of Columbia. (d) The Director of the State Education Office shall provide staffing for the Task Force.  (Nov. 13, 2003, D.C. Law 15-39, § 375, 50 DCR 5668.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 5 of Special Education Task Force Establishment Second Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-232, November 25, 2003, 50 DCR 10729).
DC Code § 38-2555 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 25A - Special Education Task Force Establishment|§ 38-2555. Memorandum of Understanding

(a) The voting members of the Task Force shall adopt and sign a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the implementation of the Reform Plan, which shall be submitted to the Council. (b) This chapter shall expire upon the submission of the Memorandum of Understanding to the Council pursuant to subsection (a) of this section.  (Nov. 13, 2003, D.C. Law 15-39, § 376, 50 DCR 5668.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 6 of Special Education Task Force Establishment Second Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-232, November 25, 2003, 50 DCR 10729).
DC Code § 38-2561.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 25B - Placement of Students with Disabilities in Nonpublic Schools|§ 38-2561.02. Assessment and placement of a students with a disability — General

(a)(1) Before paragraph (2)(A) of this subsection taking [sic] effect, an LEA shall assess or evaluate a student who may have a disability and who ma y require special education services within 120 days from the date that the student was referred for an evaluation or assessment. (2)(A) Beginning July 1, 2018, an LEA shall assess or evaluate a student who may have a disability and who may require special education services within 60 days from the date that the student’s parent or guardian provides consent for the evaluation or assessment. The LEA shall make reasonable efforts to obtain parental consent within 30 days from the date the student is referred for an assessment or evaluation. (B) Repealed. (3) For the purposes of this subsection, a referral for an evaluation or assessment for special education services may be oral or written. An LEA shall document any oral referral within 3 business days of receipt. (b) An LEA shall provide a student with a disability a free and appropriate public education in an appropriate special education placement in accordance with this chapter and IDEA; provided, that an LEA shall not remove a student with a disability from an age-appropriate classroom solely because of needed modifications in the general education curriculum. (c) Special education placements shall be made in the following order or priority; provided, that the placement is appropriate for the student and made in accordance with the IDEA and this chapter: (1) DCPS schools, or District of Columbia public charter schools pursuant to an agreement between DCPS and the public charter school; (2) Private or residential District of Columbia facilities; and (3) Facilities outside of the District of Columbia.  (Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-269, § 102, 54 DCR 841; Mar. 25, 2009, D.C. Law 17-353, § 195, 56 DCR 1117; Mar. 10, 2015, D.C. Law 20-195, § 202(b), 61 DCR 12419; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 7012, 65 DCR 9388.)  Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 17-353 validated a previously made technical correction in subsec. (b). The 2015 amendment by D.C. Law 20-195 rewrote (a) and (b). Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 7012 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-458, Oct. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 11212).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 7012 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434, July 30, 2018, 65 DCR 8200).  For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 102 of Placement of Students with Disabilities in Nonpublic Schools Emergency Amendment Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-667, December 28, 2006, 54 DCR 1134).
DC Code § 38-2561.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 25B - Placement of Students with Disabilities in Nonpublic Schools|§ 38-2561.04. Funding of a placement of a student with disabilities in a nonpublic special education school or program made by other District of Columbia government agencies

(a) If another District of Columbia government agency places a student with a disability in a nonpublic special education school or program, the SEA shall fund the placement unless and until the other agency agrees to fund the placement. (b) The District of Columbia shall comply with section 612(a)(12) of the IDEA [20 U.S.C. § 1412(a)(12)] and 34 C.F.R. § 300.154 by developing appropriate mechanisms for interagency coordination between the SEA and other District government agencies to ensure that all necessary services are provided and funded by the appropriate agency. (c) Nothing in this section shall be construed as removing the SEA’s liability for providing and paying for special education and related services if another public agency fails to provide or pay for them.  (Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-269, § 104, 54 DCR 841; Mar. 10, 2015, D.C. Law 20-195, § 202(d), 61 DCR 12419.)  Effect of Amendments The 2015 amendment by D.C. Law 20-195 substituted “the SEA” for “DCPS” throughout the section. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 104 of Placement of Students with Disabilities in Nonpublic Schools Emergency Amendment Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-667, December 28, 2006, 54 DCR 1134). References in Text Section 612(a)(12) of the IDEA, referred to in subsec. (b), is classified to 20 U.S.C. § 1412(a)(12).
DC Code § 38-2561.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 25B - Placement of Students with Disabilities in Nonpublic Schools|§ 38-2561.05. Resolution of assessment, evaluation, placement, and funding disputes

(a) The due process procedures set forth in Chapter 25C of this title [§ 38-2571.01 et seq.], Chapter 30 of Title 5 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations, and IDEA shall govern any disputes between a student’s parent or guardian and the LEA or SEA regarding the assessment, evaluation, placement, and funding of a student with a disability in a nonpublic special education school or program. (b) In conformity with the IDEA, the SEA may not terminate funding for the last approved nonpublic placement of a student while an administrative or judicial review of a recommended placement is pending.  (Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-269, § 105, 54 DCR 841; Mar. 10, 2015, D.C. Law 20-195, § 202(e), 61 DCR 12419.)  Effect of Amendments The 2015 amendment by D.C. Law 20-195 rewrote (a); and substituted “the SEA” for “DCPS” in (b). Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 105 of Placement of Students with Disabilities in Nonpublic Schools Emergency Amendment Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-667, December 28, 2006, 54 DCR 1134).
DC Code § 38-2561.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 25B - Placement of Students with Disabilities in Nonpublic Schools|§ 38-2561.06. Participation of LEA in development or review of the IEP

When a student is receiving education and related services from a nonpublic special education school or program that is approved by the SEA under § 38-2561.07 and receives funding from the District of Columbia government, the LEA shall participate in the initial meeting to develop an IEP. For any subsequent meeting to review or revise the IEP, the failure or inability of the LEA representative to attend the IEP meeting after the meeting has been set shall not prevent the meeting from taking place as planned and does not negate or diminish the LEA’s obligation to provide a free and appropriate public education.  (Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-269, § 106, 54 DCR 841; Mar. 10, 2015, D.C. Law 20-195, § 202(f), 61 DCR 12419.)  Effect of Amendments The 2015 amendment by D.C. Law 20-195 substituted “LEA” for “DCPS” in the section heading; substituted “the LEA shall participate” for “DCPS shall participate” in the first sentence; substituted “the LEA representative’’ for “a DCPS representative” in the second sentence; and substituted “as planned and does not negate or diminish the LEA’s obligation to provide a free and appropriate public education” for “as planned” at the end of the paragraph. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 106 of Placement of Students with Disabilities in Nonpublic Schools Emergency Amendment Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-667, December 28, 2006, 54 DCR 1134).
DC Code § 38-2561.08 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 25B - Placement of Students with Disabilities in Nonpublic Schools|§ 38-2561.08. Certificate of Approval — Compliance

(a) All nonpublic special education schools or programs serving students with disabilities with funding provided by the District of Columbia government shall come into full compliance with this chapter by August 15, 2007, for the 2007-2008 academic school year. (b) To continue receiving funding from the District of Columbia government in the 2007-2008 academic school year, all nonpublic special education schools or programs shall submit an initial application for a Certificate of Approval to the SEA no later than 90 days after March 14, 2007. (c) For the 2008-2009 academic school year and each subsequent school year, a nonpublic special education school or program seeking a Certificate of Approval shall submit an initial application to the SEA no later than 45 days prior to the start of the school year. (d) Not later than 45 days prior to the start of each school year, a school or program granted a Certificate of Approval by the SEA shall certify its annual compliance with this chapter, and regulations issued pursuant to this chapter, by filing a certificate of compliance with the SEA.  (Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-269, § 108, 54 DCR 841.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 108 of Placement of Students with Disabilities in Nonpublic Schools Emergency Amendment Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-667, December 28, 2006, 54 DCR 1134).
DC Code § 38-2561.09 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 25B - Placement of Students with Disabilities in Nonpublic Schools|§ 38-2561.09. Certificate of Approval — Inspection

(a) The SEA shall schedule periodic monitoring visits to each nonpublic special education school or program at least once every 3 years. The employees of the SEA may make unannounced visits to a school or program during the 3-year period. (b) A nonpublic special education school or program approved by the SEA shall be subject to inspection by the SEA or its designee for the following reasons: (1) To verify compliance with this chapter and its implementing regulations for the purpose of reviewing an application for a Certificate of Approval; (2) To verify compliance with this chapter and its implementing regulations when a nonpublic special education school or program receives District of Columbia government funds for its educational program; (3) To investigate allegations or complaints related to this chapter, violations of the IDEA, or an applicable local or federal law regarding child safety and welfare; during which the nonpublic school’s Certificate of Approval shall be placed on probation throughout the pendency of any investigation of an allegation or complaint of child safety and welfare; and (4) To determine compliance with applicable local regulations or to monitor program quality.  (Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-269, § 109, 54 DCR 841; Mar. 10, 2015, D.C. Law 20-195, § 202(h), 61 DCR 12419.)  Effect of Amendments The 2015 amendment by D.C. Law 20-195 rewrote (b)(3); and substituted “applicable local” for “DCPS” in (b)(4). Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 109 of Placement of Students with Disabilities in Nonpublic Schools Emergency Amendment Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-667, December 28, 2006, 54 DCR 1134).
DC Code § 38-2561.10 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 25B - Placement of Students with Disabilities in Nonpublic Schools|§ 38-2561.10. Certificate of Approval — Renewal

(a) Nonpublic schools and programs for special education students may have their Certificates of Approval renewed for a period not to exceed 3 years. (b) If a Certificate of Approval has not been renewed by the SEA on or before the renewal anniversary date, the Certificate of Approval shall expire and the LEA shall take immediate steps to determine an appropriate placement, in accordance with the IDEA, for any District of Columbia funded students who attended the nonpublic special education school or program with the expired Certificate of Approval.  (Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-269, § 110, 54 DCR 841; Mar. 10, 2015, D.C. Law 20-195, § 202(i), 61 DCR 12419.)  Effect of Amendments The 2015 amendment by D.C. Law 20-195, in (b), substituted “LEA” for “DCPS Superintendent of Schools” and substituted “for any District of Columbia funded students” for “to any DCPS-funded students.” Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 110 of Placement of Students with Disabilities in Nonpublic Schools Emergency Amendment Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-667, December 28, 2006, 54 DCR 1134).
DC Code § 38-2561.12 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 25B - Placement of Students with Disabilities in Nonpublic Schools|§ 38-2561.12. Rate-setting for nonpublic schools

(a) The Mayor, or his or her designee, shall administer and implement a rate-setting process for the payment of tuition and related services to nonpublic special education schools and programs that provide special education and related services to students with disabilities funded by the District of Columbia. (b) In establishing fair and reasonable rates, the Mayor, or his or her designee, shall consider a variety of factors, including historical data, the rates established by surrounding jurisdictions, and administrative costs. (c) The Mayor, or his or her designee, may adopt the rates established by surrounding jurisdictions and apply those rates to nonpublic special education schools or programs that have already been approved to provide services with public funds by a surrounding jurisdiction. (d) A nonpublic special education school or program serving students who are funded by the District government shall enter into a contract with the District government accepting rates set by the Mayor, or his or her designee, except that a contract is not required for a student whose placement has been ordered by a District of Columbia court, a federal court, or a hearing officer pursuant to the IDEA.  (Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-269, § 112, 54 DCR 841.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 38-2561.11. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 112 of Placement of Students with Disabilities in Nonpublic Schools Emergency Amendment Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-667, December 28, 2006, 54 DCR 1134).