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DC Code § 2-1562 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs|Subchapter IV - Youth Advisory Council|§ 2-1562. Establishment and purpose

(a) There is established, as part of the District of Columbia government, a Youth Advisory Council (“Youth Council”). (b) The Youth Council shall advise the Mayor, the Council of the District of Columbia, District of Columbia Public Schools, public charter schools, other key decision makers in the District government, and adult leaders in the District by: (1) Commenting on legislation and policies that impact youth; (2) Presenting methods to resolve conflicts involving youth; (3) Presenting issues that affect youth and providing recommendations to improve the lives of youth; (4) Monitoring programs and policies that affect youth to ensure that they are achieving the intended results; and (5) Working with other youth organizations in the District to: (A) Provide mutual support; (B) Collaborate on shared issues and interests; (C) Advise one another on ways to increase their effectiveness; (D) Assist in the start-up of new youth organizations, including youth organizations for each ward of the District; (E) Prepare youth for leadership positions by providing appropriate training; and (F) Create more youth and adult partnerships. (c) The Youth Council shall convene a general assembly of youth organizations within the District on a regularly scheduled basis.  (June 25, 2002, D.C. Law 14-145, § 3, 49 DCR 4063.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 2-1561.
DC Code § 2-1563 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs|Subchapter IV - Youth Advisory Council|§ 2-1563. Composition of the Youth Council

(a) The Youth Council shall be composed of 32 youth from various geographic sectors of the District, and shall include members who represent youth with special needs, as follows: (1) Three members shall be from each of the 8 wards in the District; (2) Four members shall be presently under an order of commitment to the District’s juvenile justice system, at least one of whom presently resides in a group home; and (3) Four members shall be presently in the District’s foster care system; at least one of whom shall reside in a group home. (b) Membership of the Youth Council shall reflect a broad range of diversity encompassing relevant differences in ethnicity, location of residency within the District, religion, and gender. (c) Members of the Youth Council shall have been a District resident for at least one year, not including time residing in a college dormitory, prior to their application to serve on the Youth Council. College students shall be eligible to participate on the Youth Council, if they have been a District resident, living outside a college dormitory, for at least one year prior to their application to serve on the Youth Council. (d) Youth applying to participate on the Youth Council shall have: (1) A sincere interest in, and motivation to work for the community; (2) A background of community-based activity; (3) A general knowledge of activities and needs in the sector of the community which they are selected to represent; (4) An ability to bring creative perspectives about youth issues and concerns to the Youth Council; (5) The ability to work patiently and constructively in a group setting; (6) The ability to responsibly fulfill commitments; and (7) An interest in the development of leadership skills.  (June 25, 2002, D.C. Law 14-145, § 4, 49 DCR 4063.)
DC Code § 2-1565.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs|Subchapter IV-A - Youth Council of the District of Columbia|§ 2-1565.01. Definitions

For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1) “Youth” means an individual who is at least 13 years of age and no older than 22 years of age. (2) “Youth Council” means the Youth Council of the District of Columbia, established in § 2-1565.02.  (Oct. 22, 2008, D.C. Law 17-251, § 2, 55 DCR 9247.)
DC Code § 2-1565.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs|Subchapter IV-A - Youth Council of the District of Columbia|§ 2-1565.02. Establishment and duties

(a) There is established the Youth Council of the District of Columbia. (b) The Youth Council members shall advise the Council of the District of Columbia (“Council”) by: (1) Commenting upon legislation and policies that impact on youth; (2) Presenting issues and recommendations to improve the lives of youth; (3) Monitoring the programs and policies that affect youth to ensure that they are achieving the intended results; and (4) Working with other youth organizations in the District to: (A) Provide mutual support; (B) Collaborate on shared issues and interests; (C) Advise one another on ways to increase the effectiveness of their organizations; (D) Assist in the start-up of new youth organizations, including youth organizations for each ward of the District; (E) Prepare youth for leadership positions by providing appropriate training; and (F) Create more youth and adult partnerships. (c) The Youth Council shall conduct periodic seminars for members regarding leadership, government, and the Council. (d)(1) The Youth Council shall: (A) Set its own priorities; (B) Determine the function of its subcommittees; (C) Establish standards of conduct; (D) Establish ministerial procedures; and (E) Determine its needs for the convening of meetings. (2) Youth Council members shall review and consider the procedures and rules of the Council, as they may be appropriate for the Youth Council. (e) Beginning one year after its first meeting and every year thereafter, the Youth Council shall publish a report of its activities, recommendations, and accomplishments, which shall be: (1) Distributed to the Council; (2) Placed on the Internet; (3) Distributed to each public library, and the library of each public and public charter school; and (4) Made available to the public upon request. (f) The Youth Council shall meet at least 4 times a year, including at least one public hearing on issues of importance to youth.  (Oct. 22, 2008, D.C. Law 17-251, § 3, 55 DCR 9247.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 2-1565.01.
DC Code § 2-1565.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs|Subchapter IV-A - Youth Council of the District of Columbia|§ 2-1565.03. Composition of the Youth Council

(a) The Youth Council shall be comprised of 13 members. Each of the 8 ward members of the Council shall select a member from among the applicants to represent his or her respective ward. The Chairman and each of the 4 at-large members of the Council shall select a member from among the applicants to serve as one of the 5 at-large members of the Youth Council. (b) The Chairman of the Council shall appoint a committee to create an application process, which shall include an application form, the requirements for recommendations, deadlines, and any other information that will assist youths to state their interest in serving on the Youth Council. (c) A Youth Council member shall: (1) Be a District resident for at least one year, excluding time residing in a college dormitory, prior to his or her application to serve on the Youth Council; (2) Be a college student who has been a District resident living outside a college dormitory for at least one year prior to his or her application to serve on the Youth Council; (3) Have a sincere interest in, and motivation to work for, the community; (4) Have a background of community-based activity; (5) Have a general knowledge of the activities and needs in the sector of the community that he or she will represent; (6) Have an ability to bring creative perspectives about youth issues and concerns; (7) Have the ability to work patiently and constructively in a group setting; (8) Be responsible and able to fulfill commitments; and (9) Have an interest in the development of leadership skills. (d) Members shall serve for a term of 2 years. A member may be reappointed, but may not serve more than 2 full terms. (e) A chairman shall be selected by the Youth Council members. (f) Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the initial appointment. A member appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term. (g) Members of the Youth Council shall serve without compensation.  (Oct. 22, 2008, D.C. Law 17-251, § 4, 55 DCR 9247.)
DC Code § 2-1565.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs|Subchapter IV-A - Youth Council of the District of Columbia|§ 2-1565.04. Staff

(a) One adult person shall be hired as a full-time youth planner, and youth may be hired to work part-time, as needed. (b) The Council shall provide staff assistance to the Youth Council from within its existing budgeted resources or from grants received by the Council for this purpose. Staff assigned by the Council to the Youth Council shall assist with the drafting of all legislation submitted to the Council by the Youth Council. Youth Council staff may be curtailed during periods when the Council is in regular or special session.  (Oct. 22, 2008, D.C. Law 17-251, § 5, 55 DCR 9247.)
DC Code § 2-1565.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs|Subchapter IV-A - Youth Council of the District of Columbia|§ 2-1565.05. Integration with learning standards

Local Education Agencies may seek the cooperation of the Council on the integration of Youth Council experience into relevant District of Columbia learning standards and toward meeting graduation requirements.  (Oct. 22, 2008, D.C. Law 17-251, § 6, 55 DCR 9247.)
DC Code § 2-1565.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs|Subchapter IV-A - Youth Council of the District of Columbia|§ 2-1565.06. Funding

(a) Gifts, grants, and donations from private or public sources may be used to fund the costs of the Youth Council. Contributions to support the work of the Youth Council may not be accepted from any party having a pecuniary or other vested interest in the outcome of the matters being studied by the Youth Council or who would in any way compromise the work of the Youth Council. (b) A person, other than a District of Columbia agency, desiring to make a financial or in-kind contribution must certify to the Council, or its designee, in the manner prescribed by the Council, that the person has no pecuniary or other vested interest in the outcome of the work of the Youth Council. All contributions are subject to approval by the Council, or its designee. (c) The Secretary to the Council shall administer any funds received by the Youth Council. Prior to the beginning of each fiscal year, the Secretary shall notify the Youth Planner and Chair of the Youth Council of the status of funding.  (Oct. 22, 2008, D.C. Law 17-251, § 7, 55 DCR 9247; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 24, 59 DCR 6190.)  Effect of Amendments The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-171 redesignated former (a)(1) through (a)(3) as (a) through (c).
DC Code § 2-1571 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs|Subchapter V - Mayor’s Youth Leadership Institute|§ 2-1571. Definitions

For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1) “Acceptable level of school attendance” means that a student has not accrued unexcused absences exceeding 5% of the total days in a school year and has not violated the requirements for mandatory school attendance under § 38-202. (2) “Eligible District youth” means an individual who is a domiciliary of the District and is between 14 and 19 years of age. (3) “Institute” means the Mayor’s Youth Leadership Institute.  (Oct. 20, 2005, D.C. Law 16-32, § 2, 52 DCR 7475.)
DC Code § 2-1572 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs|Subchapter V - Mayor’s Youth Leadership Institute|§ 2-1572. Establishment

(a) The Mayor shall establish an Institute to be known as the Mayor’s Youth Leadership Institute and shall provide programs in professional development, leadership training, and personal development for all eligible District youth. The focus of the program shall include: (1) Building skill expertise in word processing, Powerpoint presentations, and database and spreadsheet maintenance; (2) Drafting memos, letters, and press releases; and (3) Public speaking. (b) The program shall seek to ensure that participants reach proficiency in these skills which are essential to successfully compete for and retain employment. (c) The programs shall include: (1) A school-year program to provide services and instruction to at least 500 eligible District youth; and (2) A summer training program that shall consist of 2 sessions, each conducted over a 2-week period at a District college or university, and provide services and instruction to at least 250 eligible District youth.  (Oct. 20, 2005, D.C. Law 16-32, § 3, 52 DCR 7475.)
DC Code § 2-1573 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs|Subchapter V - Mayor’s Youth Leadership Institute|§ 2-1573. Eligibility

(a) First time participants in the program shall maintain an acceptable level of school attendance during the preceding academic year in order participate. The superintendent of schools or his designee shall certify that each prospective participant has maintained an acceptable level of school attendance during the preceding academic year. (b) Eligible District youth participating twice or more in the program shall maintain an acceptable level of school attendance and at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average during the preceding academic year. The superintendent of schools or his designee shall certify that each of these participants has maintained an acceptable level of school attendance and at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average during the preceding academic year.  (Oct. 20, 2005, D.C. Law 16-32, § 4, 52 DCR 7475.)
DC Code § 2-1574 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs|Subchapter V - Mayor’s Youth Leadership Institute|§ 2-1574. Rules

The Mayor shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this subchapter. The proposed rules shall be submitted by the Mayor to the Council for review and approval.  (Oct. 20, 2005, D.C. Law 16-32, § 5, 52 DCR 7475.)
DC Code § 2-1581 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs|Subchapter VI - Youth Development Plan|§ 2-1581. Youth Development Plan

The Mayor shall oversee the implementation of District’s Youth Development Plan, which has been designed to: (1) Increase the quality of coordination and collaboration among all stakeholders to deliver city-funded youth services; (2) Advance the positive youth development philosophy and policy approach; (3) Effectively implement youth violence prevention and intervention strategies; (4) Provide for consistent and sustained investment in the city’s youth guided by positive youth development; and (5) Directly impact upon challenges affecting adolescent youth and disconnected youth.  (Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-192, § 1152, 53 DCR 6899.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 1152 of Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-477, August 8, 2006, 53 DCR 7068). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 1152 of Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-499, October 23, 2006, 53 DCR 8845). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 1152 of Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-1, January 16, 2007, 54 DCR 1165). Short Title Short title: Section of D.C. Law 16-192 provided that subtitle N of title I of the act may be cited as the “Youth Development Plan Implementation Strategy Act of 2006”.
DC Code § 2-1582 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs|Subchapter VI - Youth Development Plan|§ 2-1582. Strategy update

(a) The Mayor, within 30 days of the adoption of the budget, shall disseminate the budget and implementation strategy for the Youth Development Plan for each fiscal year (“youth development report”). Copies of the youth development report shall be transmitted to each member of the Council and posted on the District government’s website. This report shall summarize the successes and difficulties of the previous year’s strategy and any new youth development initiatives that are to be included in the plan for the upcoming year. (b) The youth development report shall also include qualitative and quantitative outcome measures and performance measures (“measures”) for each implemented initiative (“measures”). Outcome measures and performance measures for other initiatives shall be developed as soon as practicable. The Deputy Mayor for Children, Youth, Families and Elders and the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice shall develop these measures upon advice from the Youth Development Plan Executive Working Group established under § 2-1585. (c) For purposes of this section, the term “Qualitative and quantitative outcome measures and performance measures” means indicators of progress toward achieving the citywide goals established in the Children’s Budget Report and ensuring that youth development programs are provided effectively and efficiently.  (Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-192, § 1153, 53 DCR 6899.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 1153 of Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-477, August 8, 2006, 53 DCR 7068). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 1153 of Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-499, October 23, 2006, 53 DCR 8845). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 1153 of Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-1, January 16, 2007, 54 DCR 1165).
DC Code § 2-1583 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs|Subchapter VI - Youth Development Plan|§ 2-1583. Realignment of funding priorities

(a) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, any reprogramming of money that relates to the funding of the Youth Development Plan’s budget or the Children’s Budget shall conform with the citywide goals for children and youth identified in the Children’s Budget Report. The city-wide goals for children and youth are: (1) Children are ready for school. (2) Children and youth succeed in school; (3) Children and youth practice healthy behaviors; (4) Children and youth engage in meaningful activities; (5) Children and youth live in healthy, stable, and supportive families; and (6) All youth make a successful transition to adulthood. (b) Reprogrammed funds may only be allocated to meet the one of the following specific goals for which such funding was made.  (Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-192, § 1154, 53 DCR 6899.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 2-1584. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 1154 of Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-477, August 8, 2006, 53 DCR 7068). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 1154 of Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-499, October 23, 2006, 53 DCR 8845). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 1154 of Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-1, January 16, 2007, 54 DCR 1165).
DC Code § 2-1584 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs|Subchapter VI - Youth Development Plan|§ 2-1584. Funding priorities

(a) In fiscal year 2007, the youth development plan shall be funded by a $1 million allocation to the Office of the City Administrator to be used as follows: (1) An amount of $600,000 for gang intervention services, including the Violence Intervention Partnership to reduce youth violence in communities east of the Anacostia River through innovative law enforcement, conflict resolution, and intervention and prevention strategies through a collaborative effort by community leaders, law enforcement officers, government agencies, faith-based institutions, community-based organizations, educators, and youth outreach workers. (2) An amount of $300,000 for girls leadership and violence prevention programs, including a program to study violence among female youth and implement programs to address this issue; and (3) An amount of $100,000 for youth worker training in positive youth development principles and methods. (b) The Mayor shall designate additional resources for the Youth Development Plan from agencies that will provide services and support for the Plan’s initiatives, subject to the provisions of § 2-1583 and applicable laws and regulations.  (Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-192, § 1155, 53 DCR 6899.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 1155 of Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-477, August 8, 2006, 53 DCR 7068). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 1155 of Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-499, October 23, 2006, 53 DCR 8845). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 1155 of Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-1, January 16, 2007, 54 DCR 1165).