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DC Code § 38-434 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 4A - Community Access to Recreational Spaces within Public Schools|§ 38-434. Establishing the DCPS School Facility Fund

(a) There is established as a special fund the DCPS School Facility Fund ("Fund"), which shall be administered by the Mayor in accordance with subsection (c) of this section. (b) Any fees collected for the use of school facilities pursuant to § 38-432(c) shall be deposited in the Fund. (c)(1) Money in the Fund shall be used for the following purposes: (A) 75% of the money shall be transferred to DCPS schools, according to the formula described in paragraph (3) of this subsection. (B) 25% of the money shall be transferred to the Department of General Services to administer the permitting process for the use of school facilities. (2) Money transferred pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be transferred by October 1 and February 1 of each year. (3) Money transferred to DCPS schools under paragraph (1)(A) of this subsection shall be distributed to individual DCPS schools in amounts that are proportionate to the number of permits issued for the use of that DCPS school's school facilities. (d)(1) The money deposited into the Fund shall not revert to the unrestricted fund balance of the General Fund of the District of Columbia at the end of a fiscal year, or at any other time. (2) Subject to authorization in an approved budget and financial plan, any funds appropriated in the Fund shall be continually available without regard to fiscal year limitation. (e) At least once per year, the Mayor shall provide an accounting of fees collected for each DCPS school pursuant to § 38-432(c), including the name and affiliation of each permit holder, to the principal of that DCPS school. (f) The Mayor shall transmit an annual report to the Council, describing all fees collected pursuant to § 38-432(c), broken down by DCPS school and permit holder.  (Feb. 22, 2019, D.C. Law 22-210, § 5, 65 DCR 12598; Sept. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 23-16, § 4092, 66 DCR 8621.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 4092 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-112, Sept. 4, 2019, 66 DCR 11964).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 4092 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).
DC Code § 38-435 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 4A - Community Access to Recreational Spaces within Public Schools|§ 38-435. Community Use of School Facilities Task Force

(a) There is established a Community Use of School Facilities Task Force ("Task Force"). The Task Force shall: (1) Identify the frequency and timing of community use; (2) Identify existing barriers to community use; (3) Identify, in coordination with the Department of General Services and the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, how any changes to the District's permitting processes as it relates to tax-exempt bond financed property might jeopardize the tax-exempt status of the District's bonds; and (4) Develop recommendations to increase community use, including: (A) When and for how long school facilities should be reserved for community use; (B) Permissible types of community use; (C) How to address existing barriers to community use; provided, that the Task Force shall not recommend shifting liability away from the District government for loss or injury resulting from community use; (D) A list of any regulatory or statutory changes necessary to increase community use; and (E) A list of all District property financed by tax-exempt bonds, an explanation of how proposed permitted uses of each property could violate Internal Revenue Service rules regarding tax-exempt bond financed property, and recommendations for how the Department of General Services and DCPS can ensure that the Department of General Services does not grant permits for proposed uses that could jeopardize the tax-exempt status of the District's bonds. (b) The Task Force shall consult with organizations and individuals with experience in the fields of obesity, community health, personal or group liability insurance, and tort liability. (c) The Task Force shall be composed of the following members: (1) The Director of the Department of General Services, or the Director's designee; (2) The Chancellor of District of Columbia Public Schools, or the Chancellor's designee; (3) The Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation, or the Director's designee; (4) The Executive Director of the Office on Aging, or the Executive Director's designee; (5) The Chief Financial Officer, or the Chief Financial Officer's designee; (6) Five community representatives appointed by the Mayor as follows: (A) Three representatives from parent-teacher associations or organizations; (B) One representative from a community-based recreational program serving high-need communities; and (C) One representative from a District organization that provides recreational programming for children (d) By October 1, 2019, the Task Force shall transmit a report to the Council that details the Task Force's findings and recommendations described in subsection (a) of this section.  (Feb. 22, 2019, D.C. Law 22-210, § 6, 65 DCR 12598.)
DC Code § 38-436 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 4A - Community Access to Recreational Spaces within Public Schools|§ 38-436. Rules

The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter.  (Feb. 22, 2019, D.C. Law 22-210, § 7, 65 DCR 12598.)
DC Code § 38-501 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 5 - Immunization of School Students|§ 38-501. Definitions

For the purpose of this chapter: (1) The term “admit” or the term “admission” means the official enrollment at any level by a school of a student that entitles the student to attend the school regularly, whether full-time or part-time, and to participate fully in all the activities established for a student of his or her age, educational level, or other appropriate classification. (2) The term “certification of immunization” means written certification by a private physician, his or her representative, or the public health authorities that the student is immunized. (3) The term “student” means any person who seeks admission to school, or for whom admission to school is sought by a parent or guardian, and who will not have attained the age of 26 years by the start of the school term for which admission is sought. (4) The term “immunized” or the term “immunization” means initial immunization and any boosters or reimmunization required to maintain immunization against diphtheria, poliomyelitis, tetanus, rubella, measles, and mumps in accordance with the immunization standards issued by the public health authorities pursuant to this chapter. (5) The term “Mayor” means the Mayor of the District of Columbia. (6) The term “public health authorities” means the official or officials of the executive branch of the government of the District of Columbia designated by the Mayor pursuant to this chapter. (7) The term “responsible person” means, in the case of a student under 18 years of age, a parent or guardian of the student, but in the case of a student 18 years of age or older, the student himself or herself. (8) The term “school” means: (A) Any public school through the 12th grade operated under the authority of the Board of Education of the District of Columbia; (B) Any private or parochial school that offers instruction at any level or grade from kindergarten through 12th; (C) Any private or parochial nursery school or preschool, or any private or parochial day-care facility required to be licensed by the District of Columbia; and (D) Any college or university created or incorporated by special act of Congress or the Council of the District of Columbia or required to be licensed by the District of Columbia.  (Sept. 28, 1979, D.C. Law 3-20, § 2, 26 DCR 380.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 31-501. 1973 Ed., § 31-2201. Delegation of Authority Delegation of Authority to the Director of the Department of Health Immunization of School Students Act of 1979, see Mayor’s Order 2009-149, September 3, 2009 ( 56 DCR 7520).
DC Code § 38-502 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 5 - Immunization of School Students|§ 38-502. Certification of immunization required

No student shall be admitted by a school unless the school has certification of immunization for that student, or unless the student is exempted pursuant to § 38-506.  (Sept. 28, 1979, D.C. Law 3-20, § 3, 26 DCR 380.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 31-502. 1973 Ed., § 31-2202.
DC Code § 38-503 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 5 - Immunization of School Students|§ 38-503. Immunization standards; list of immunizations

The Mayor shall, by regulations, specify the immunization standards to be used for compliance with this chapter, and may also, by regulation, revise the list of requested immunizations.  (Sept. 28, 1979, D.C. Law 3-20, § 4, 26 DCR 380.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 31-503. 1973 Ed., § 31-2203. Delegation of Authority Delegation of Authority pursuant to D.C. Law 3-20, the Immunization of School Students Act of 1979, see Mayor’s Order 2006-117, September 5, 2006 ( 53 DCR 7553).
DC Code § 38-504 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 5 - Immunization of School Students|§ 38-504. Notification of immunization information by school

(a) With respect to any student for whom a school does not have certification of immunization, the school shall notify a responsible person: (1) That it has no certification of immunization for the student; (2) That it may not admit the student without certification (unless the student is exempted on medical or religious grounds pursuant to § 38-506); (3) That the student may be immunized and receive certification by a private physician or the public health authorities; and (4) How to contact the public health authorities to learn where and when they perform these services. (b) Neither the District of Columbia nor any school or school official shall be liable in damages to any person for failure to comply with this section.  (Sept. 28, 1979, D.C. Law 3-20, § 5, 26 DCR 380.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 31-504. 1973 Ed., § 31-2204.
DC Code § 38-505 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 5 - Immunization of School Students|§ 38-505. Attendance without certification

A school shall permit a student to attend for not more than 20 school days while the school does not have certification of immunization for that student. If immunization requires a series of treatments that cannot be completed within the 20 school days, the student shall be permitted to attend school while the treatments are continuing if, within the 20 school days, the school receives written notification from whomever is administering it that the immunization is in progress.  (Sept. 28, 1979, D.C. Law 3-20, § 6, 26 DCR 380; Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-160, § 4082, 63 DCR 10775.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 31-505. 1973 Ed., § 31-2205.
DC Code § 38-506 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 5 - Immunization of School Students|§ 38-506. Exemption from certification

No certification of immunization shall be required for the admission to a school of a student: (1) For whom the responsible person objects in good faith and in writing, to the chief official of the school, that immunization would violate his or her religious beliefs; or (2) For whom the school has written certification by a private physician, his or her representative, or the public health authorities that immunization is medically inadvisable.  (Sept. 28, 1979, D.C. Law 3-20, § 7, 26 DCR 380.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 31-506. 1973 Ed., § 31-2206. Section References This section is referenced in § 38-502 and § 38-504.
DC Code § 38-507 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 5 - Immunization of School Students|§ 38-507. Immunization plan; suspension of chapter

In order to implement the requirements of this chapter efficiently, the public health authorities may develop a plan under which immunization may be made available to students according to groups defined alphabetically, geographically, or by age or grade or otherwise, and upon application of the public health authorities or the Superintendent of Schools, the Mayor may suspend for no longer than one year the application of this chapter to those groups of students to whom immunization under such a plan will not be made available soon enough to avoid barring them from admission to school.  (Sept. 28, 1979, D.C. Law 3-20, § 8, 26 DCR 380.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 31-507. 1973 Ed., § 31-2207.
DC Code § 38-508 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 5 - Immunization of School Students|§ 38-508. Severability

If any provision of this chapter or its application to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid, the remaining provisions and other applications shall not be affected.  (Sept. 28, 1979, D.C. Law 3-20, § 10, 26 DCR 380.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 31-508. 1973 Ed., § 31-2208.
DC Code § 38-702 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 7 - Free Textbooks|§ 38-702. Books remain District property

All books purchased by the Board of Education shall be held as property of the District of Columbia and shall be loaned to pupils under such conditions as the Board of Education may prescribe.  (Jan. 31, 1930, 46 Stat. 62, ch. 32, § 2.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 31-702. 1973 Ed., § 31-402.
DC Code § 38-703 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 7 - Free Textbooks|§ 38-703. Liability for damaged books

Parents and guardians of pupils shall be responsible for all books loaned to the children in their charge and shall be held liable for the full price of every such book destroyed, lost, or so damaged as to be made unfit for use by other pupils.  (Jan. 31, 1930, 46 Stat. 62, ch. 32, § 3.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 31-703. 1973 Ed., § 31-403.
DC Code § 38-704 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 7 - Free Textbooks|§ 38-704. Limitation on purchases

The Board of Education shall purchase for use in the public schools only such books and supplies as shall have been duly recommended by the Superintendent of Schools and formally approved by the Board of Education.  (Jan. 31, 1930, 46 Stat. 62, ch. 32, § 4; Apr. 12, 1997, D.C. Law 11-259, § 312, 44 DCR 1423; Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 704, 47 DCR 6308.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 31-704. 1973 Ed., § 31-404. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 13-172 deleted “, through the Office of Contracting and Procurement” preceding “purchase for use”. Cross References Additional powers and duties of Superintendent, see § 38-105. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90-day) amendment of section, see § 704 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-376, July 24, 2000, 47 DCR 6574). For temporary (90-day) amendment of section, see § 704 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-438, October 20, 2000, 47 DCR 8740).
DC Code § 38-705 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 7 - Free Textbooks|§ 38-705. Sale or exchange authorized

The Board of Education, in its discretion, is authorized to make exchange or to sell books or other educational supplies which are no longer desired for school use.  (Jan. 31, 1930, 46 Stat. 62, ch. 32, § 5.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 31-705. 1973 Ed., § 31-405.
DC Code § 38-706 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 7 - Free Textbooks|§ 38-706. Expense of textbooks and supplies

The Board of Education is authorized to provide for the necessary expenses of purchase, distribution, care, and preservation of said textbooks and educational supplies out of money appropriated under authority of this chapter.  (Jan. 31, 1930, 46 Stat. 62, ch. 32, § 6.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 31-706. 1973 Ed., § 31-406.
DC Code § 38-731.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 7A - Financial Literacy|§ 38-731.01. Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Financial literacy” means the ability to make informed decisions about one’s personal finances, based on an understanding of the principles of credit, debt, savings and investments, depository institutions, interest, and budgeting. (2) “Financial Literacy Council” means the District of Columbia Financial Literacy Council.  (Aug. 15, 2008, D.C. Law 17-209, § 2, 55 DCR 6979.)
DC Code § 38-731.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 7A - Financial Literacy|§ 38-731.02. Financial literacy education in schools

The Mayor shall submit to the Council, within 180 days after August 15, 2008, a plan for the implementation of financial literacy education in public schools.  (Aug. 15, 2008, D.C. Law 17-209, § 3, 55 DCR 6979.)
DC Code § 38-731.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 7A - Financial Literacy|§ 38-731.03. Establishment of the District of Columbia Financial Literacy Council

There is established the District of Columbia Financial Literacy Council to assist and advise the Mayor and the Council in promoting the financial literacy of the residents of the District.  (Aug. 15, 2008, D.C. Law 17-209, § 4, 55 DCR 6979.)
DC Code § 38-731.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 7A - Financial Literacy|§ 38-731.04. Members of the Financial Literacy Council

(a) The Financial Literacy Council shall consist of 9 members, as follows: (1) One member shall be appointed by the Chairman of the Council. (2) One member shall be appointed by the chairperson of the Council committee with oversight of the Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking. (3) One member shall be appointed by the Chief Financial Officer. (4) Six members shall be appointed by the Mayor and shall be comprised of: (A) One member who shall represent the Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking; (B) One member who shall represent the District of Columbia Public Schools; and (C) Four members who shall be District residents with extensive knowledge of financial institutions, personal finance, and financial literacy programs. (b) Members shall not be compensated for their service on the Financial Literacy Council. (c) Members shall serve for terms of 4 years; provided, that of the initial members appointed: (1) Members appointed under subsection (a)(4)(C) of this section shall serve initial terms of 2 years; and (2) Members appointed under subsections (a)(1), (a)(2), (a)(3), (a)(4)(A), and (a)(4)(B) of this section shall serve initial terms of 4 years. (d) The Mayor shall designate one member as the chairperson. The designated member shall serve as chairperson until the conclusion of his or her current term of membership.  (Aug. 15, 2008, D.C. Law 17-209, § 5, 55 DCR 6979.)
DC Code § 38-731.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 7A - Financial Literacy|§ 38-731.05. Duties of the Financial Literacy Council

The Financial Literacy Council shall: (1) Meet at least quarterly; (2) Create and operate under its own rules of procedure; (3) Develop a plan, to be submitted to the Mayor and the Council within 6 months after August 15, 2008, for the coordination of the District’s various financial literacy efforts; (4) Submit to the Mayor and the Council an annual report and recommendations on the financial literacy status of the District, with the first report and recommendations to be delivered within 12 months of August 15, 2008; (5) In the first report, the Council shall endeavor to address, among other issues, matters related to District residents’ recovery from foreclosure, bankruptcy, and consumer rights; and (6) Submit to the Mayor and Council other reports and recommendations as it considers useful for the promotion of financial literacy in the District.  (Aug. 15, 2008, D.C. Law 17-209, § 6, 55 DCR 6979.)
DC Code § 38-771.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 7C - Testing Integrity|§ 38-771.01. Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Authorized personnel” means an individual who has access to Districtwide assessment materials or is directly involved in the administration of a Districtwide assessment. (2) “Districtwide assessments” shall have the same meaning as provided in § 38-1800.02(13); provided, that for the purposes of this chapter, the term “Districtwide assessment” means assessments used only for accountability purposes. (3) “IEP” means a student’s individualized education program. (4) “ELL” means English language learner. (5) “Local education agency” or “LEA” means the District of Columbia Public Schools system or any individual or group of public charter schools operating under a single charter. (6) “Test monitor” means an individual designated by a local education agency to be responsible for testing integrity and security at each individual school subject to the LEA’s control during the administration of a Districtwide assessment. (7) “OSSE” means the Office of the State Superintendent of Education. (8) “Test integrity coordinator” means an individual designated by a LEA to be responsible for testing integrity and security for the LEA in its entirety during the administration of a Districtwide assessment. (9) “Testing integrity and security notification statement” means a statement developed by OSSE that: (A) Sets forth requirements for ensuring integrity of Districtwide assessments pursuant to District law and regulation; and (B) Notifies the recipient that knowingly and willingly violating a District law, regulation, or test security plan could result in civil liability, including the loss of an OSSE-granted certification or license.  (Oct. 17, 2013, D.C. Law 20-27, § 101, 60 DCR 11120; Jan. 9, 2016, D.C. Law 21-44, § 2(a), 62 DCR 14236.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 38-2602. Effect of Amendments The 2016 amendment by D.C. Law 21-44 added “provided, that for the purposes of this act, the term ‘Districtwide assessment’ means assessments used only for accountability purposes” in (2); and rewrote (9).