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DC Code § 7-863.03a (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 8C - Early Intervention for Children|Subchapter II - Early Intervention, 2005|§ 7-863.03a. Transfer from Department of Human Services; continuation

(a) All positions, personnel, property, records, and unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, and other funds available or to be made available to the Department of Human Services that support functions related to the responsibilities of the Early Care and Education Administration and the Early Intervention Program and all of the powers, duties, and functions delegated to the Department of Human Services concerning the establishment, development, and institution of functions related to the Early Care and Education Administration and the Early Intervention Program are transferred to the Office of the State Superintendent of Education, established by § 38-2601. The transfer shall be implemented in accordance with the transition plan required by § 38-2605.01. (b) All rules, orders, obligations, determinations, grants, contracts, licenses, and agreements of the Board of Education, the District of Columbia Public Schools, the Department of Human Services, or the University of the District of Columbia relating to functions transferred to the Office of the State Superintendent of Education under subsection (a) of this section shall remain in effect according to their terms until lawfully amended, repealed, or modified.  (Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-353, § 503a; as added June 12, 2007, D.C. Law 17-9, § 304(b), 54 DCR 4102; July 18, 2008, D.C. Law 17-202, § 602, 55 DCR 6297.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 38-2605.01. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 17-202 substituted “institution of functions related to the Early Care and Education Administration and the Early Intervention Program” for “institution of functions related to the Early Intervention Program”.
DC Code § 7-863.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 8C - Early Intervention for Children|Subchapter II - Early Intervention, 2005|§ 7-863.04. Rules

The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, may issue rules to implement the provisions of this subchapter.  (Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-353, § 504, 52 DCR 2331.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 504 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Emergency Amendment Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-3, January 22, 2003, 50 DCR 1426). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 504 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-71, April 16, 2003, 50 DCR 3593). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 504 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Second Emergency Amendment Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-279, December 18, 2003, 51 DCR 60). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 504 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-407, March 18, 2004, 51 DCR 3659). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 504 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Emergency Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-630, November 30, 2004, 52 DCR 1143). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 504 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-30, February 17, 2005, 52 DCR 2993). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 504 of the Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Temporary Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Law 14-164, June 25, 2002, law notification 49 DCR 6500). For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 504 of the Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Temporary Amendment Act of 2003 (D.C. Law 15-2, May 3, 2003, law notification 50 DCR 3782). For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 504 of the Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Temporary Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Law 15-117, March 30, 2004, law notification 51 DCR 3804). For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 504 of the Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Second Temporary Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Law 15-319, April 8, 2005, law notification 52 DCR 4708). Delegation of Authority Delegation of Authority pursuant to Section 504 of the Early Intervention Program Establishment Act of 2004, D.C. Law 15-353, as amended, see Mayor’s Order 2009-167, September 28, 2009 ( 56 DCR 8100).
DC Code § 7-1141.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 11C - Department of Behavioral Health|Subchapter I - Establishment|§ 7-1141.02. Establishment of the Department of Behavioral Health

(a) There is established as a separate, cabinet-level Department, subordinate to the Mayor, the Department of Behavioral Health. (b) The Department shall be the successor-in-interest to the Department of Mental Health, established by Chapter 11A of this title [§ 7-1131.01 et seq.], and the Department of Health Addiction Prevention and Recovery Administration, established in the Department of Health by the Reorganization Plan No. 4 of 1996, effective July 17, 1996 [§ 1-1514.01].  (Dec. 24, 2013, D.C. Law 20-61, § 5113, 60 DCR 12472.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) addition of this section, see § 5113 of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-130, July 30, 2013, 60 DCR 11384, 20 DCSTAT 1827). For temporary (90 days) addition of this section, see § 5113 of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-204, October 17, 2013, 60 DCR 15341, 20 DCSTAT 2311). Short Title Section 5111 of D.C. Law 20-61 provided that Subtitle J of Title V of the act may be cited as the “Department of Behavioral Health Establishment Act of 2013”. Editor's Notes Applicability of D.C. Law 20-61: Section 11001 of D.C. Law 20-61 provided that, except as otherwise provided, the act shall apply as of October 1, 2013.
DC Code § 7-1141.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 11C - Department of Behavioral Health|Subchapter I - Establishment|§ 7-1141.03. Appointment of Director

The Department shall be headed by a Director, who shall: (1) Be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council, pursuant to § 1-523.01(a); (2) Be qualified by experience and training to carry out the purposes of the Department as set forth in § 7-1141.05; and (3) Serve at the pleasure of the Mayor.  (Dec. 24, 2013, D.C. Law 20-61, § 5114, 60 DCR 12472.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) addition of this section, see § 5114 of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-130, July 30, 2013, 60 DCR 11384, 20 DCSTAT 1827). For temporary (90 days) addition of this section, see § 5114 of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-204, October 17, 2013, 60 DCR 15341, 20 DCSTAT 2311). Short Title Section 5111 of D.C. Law 20-61 provided that Subtitle J of Title V of the act may be cited as the “Department of Behavioral Health Establishment Act of 2013”. Editor's Notes Applicability of D.C. Law 20-61: Section 11001 of D.C. Law 20-61 provided that, except as otherwise provided, the act shall apply as of October 1, 2013.
DC Code § 7-1141.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 11C - Department of Behavioral Health|Subchapter I - Establishment|§ 7-1141.04. Duties of Director

In addition to other duties as may be lawfully imposed, the Director shall: (1) Supervise and direct the Department; (2) Organize the Department for its efficient operation, including creating offices within the Department, as necessary; and (3) Exercise any other powers necessary and appropriate to implement the provisions of this chapter.  (Dec. 24, 2013, D.C. Law 20-61, § 5115, 60 DCR 12472.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) addition of this section, see § 5115 of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-130, July 30, 2013, 60 DCR 11384, 20 DCSTAT 1827). For temporary (90 days) addition of this section, see § 5115 of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-204, October 17, 2013, 60 DCR 15341, 20 DCSTAT 2311). Short Title Section 5111 of D.C. Law 20-61 provided that Subtitle J of Title V of the act may be cited as the “Department of Behavioral Health Establishment Act of 2013”. Editor's Notes Applicability of D.C. Law 20-61: Section 11001 of D.C. Law 20-61 provided that, except as otherwise provided, the act shall apply as of October 1, 2013.
DC Code § 7-1141.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 11C - Department of Behavioral Health|Subchapter I - Establishment|§ 7-1141.05. Purpose of the Department

The Department shall: (1) Ensure the provision of high-quality behavioral health services by establishing District-wide behavioral health standards and policies; (2) Foster and promote behavioral health education and disease prevention; (3) Provide high-quality prevention, treatment, and recovery support services related to mental health disorders, addictions, and the abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs in the District; (4) Develop and maintain an efficient and cost-effective behavioral health care financing system; and (5) Implement, monitor, and evaluate the District’s strategic behavioral health plan.  (Dec. 24, 2013, D.C. Law 20-61, § 5116, 60 DCR 12472.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 7-1141.03. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) addition of this section, see § 5116 of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-130, July 30, 2013, 60 DCR 11384, 20 DCSTAT 1827). For temporary (90 days) addition of this section, see § 5116 of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-204, October 17, 2013, 60 DCR 15341, 20 DCSTAT 2311). Short Title Section 5111 of D.C. Law 20-61 provided that Subtitle J of Title V of the act may be cited as the “Department of Behavioral Health Establishment Act of 2013”. Editor's Notes Applicability of D.C. Law 20-61: Section 11001 of D.C. Law 20-61 provided that, except as otherwise provided, the act shall apply as of October 1, 2013.
DC Code § 7-1141.08 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 11C - Department of Behavioral Health|Subchapter I - Establishment|§ 7-1141.08. Rules

(a) All rulemaking and regulations for the administration of the District’s public mental health system and the addiction, recovery, and prevention system, issued under appropriate authority, shall continue in full force and effect until otherwise superseded. (b)(1) Any amendment to the terms medical necessity or medically necessary, as those terms are defined in section 3499.1 of Title 22A of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (22A DCMR § 3499.1), shall be issued by the Department by rulemaking. (2) The Department shall issue rules to establish criteria to determine whether mental health rehabilitation services, as that term is defined in section 3499.1 of Title 22A of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (22A DCMR § 3499.1), are medically necessary pursuant to section 3404.2 of Title 22A of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (22A DCMR § 3404.2). (3) The rules issued pursuant to this subsection shall be submitted to the Council for a 45-day period of review, excluding days of Council recess. If the Council does not approve or disapprove the proposed rules, by resolution, within the 45-day review period, the proposed rules shall be deemed approved.  (Dec. 24, 2013, D.C. Law 20-61, § 5119, 60 DCR 12472; Mar. 22, 2019, D.C. Law 22-256, § 2, 66 DCR 1342.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2 of Medical Necessity Review Criteria Emergency Amendment Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-221, Dec. 28, 2017, 65 DCR 7).  For temporary (90 days) addition of this section, see § 5119 of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-130, July 30, 2013, 60 DCR 11384, 20 DCSTAT 1827). For temporary (90 days) addition of this section, see § 5119 of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-204, October 17, 2013, 60 DCR 15341, 20 DCSTAT 2311). Temporary Legislation  For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 2 of Medical Necessity Review Criteria Temporary Amendment Act of 2018 (D.C. Law 22-71, Mar. 28, 2018, 65 DCR 1366).  Short Title Section 5111 of D.C. Law 20-61 provided that Subtitle J of Title V of the act may be cited as the “Department of Behavioral Health Establishment Act of 2013”. Editor's Notes Applicability of D.C. Law 20-61: Section 11001 of D.C. Law 20-61 provided that, except as otherwise provided, the act shall apply as of October 1, 2013.
DC Code § 7-1141.09 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 11C - Department of Behavioral Health|Subchapter I - Establishment|§ 7-1141.09. Construction and abolishment

(a) To the extent any provision of Chapter 11A of this title [§ 7-1131.01 et seq.], is inconsistent with a provision of this chapter, the provision of this chapter shall govern and shall be deemed to supersede the inconsistent provision. (b) The Department of Health Addiction Prevention and Recovery Administration as set forth in section IV(A)(3) of Reorganization Plan No. 4 of 1996, effective July 17, 1996 (D.C. Official Code, Vol. 3) [Part A of subchapter XIV of Chapter 15 of Title 1], is abolished.  (Dec. 24, 2013, D.C. Law 20-61, § 5120, 60 DCR 12472.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) addition of this section, see § 5120 of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-130, July 30, 2013, 60 DCR 11384, 20 DCSTAT 1827). For temporary (90 days) addition of this section, see § 5120 of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-204, October 17, 2013, 60 DCR 15341, 20 DCSTAT 2311). Short Title Section 5111 of D.C. Law 20-61 provided that Subtitle J of Title V of the act may be cited as the “Department of Behavioral Health Establishment Act of 2013”. Editor's Notes Applicability of D.C. Law 20-61: Section 11001 of D.C. Law 20-61 provided that, except as otherwise provided, the act shall apply as of October 1, 2013.
DC Code § 7-1142.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 11C - Department of Behavioral Health|Subchapter II - Behavioral Health Access Project|§ 7-1142.01. Definitions

[Not funded].  (Dec. 24, 2013, D.C. Law 20-61, § 5120a; as added Mar. 11, 2015, D.C. Law 20-224, § 2(b), 62 DCR 231.)  Editor's Notes Applicability of D.C. Law 20-224: Section 4 of D.C. Law 20-223 provided that the act shall apply upon the date of inclusion of its fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan; that the Chief Financial Officer shall certify the date of the inclusion of the fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan, and provide notice to the Budget Director of the Council of the certification; and that the Budget Director shall cause the notice of the certification to be published in the District of Columbia Register and that the date of publication of the notice of the certification shall not affect the applicability of the act.
DC Code § 7-1142.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 11C - Department of Behavioral Health|Subchapter II - Behavioral Health Access Project|§ 7-1142.02. Establishment of Behavioral Health Access Project

[Not funded].  (Dec. 24, 2013, D.C. Law 20-61, § 5120b; as added Mar. 11, 2015, D.C. Law 20-224, § 2(b), 62 DCR 231.)  Editor's Notes Applicability of D.C. Law 20-224: Section 4 of D.C. Law 20-223 provided that the act shall apply upon the date of inclusion of its fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan; that the Chief Financial Officer shall certify the date of the inclusion of the fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan, and provide notice to the Budget Director of the Council of the certification; and that the Budget Director shall cause the notice of the certification to be published in the District of Columbia Register and that the date of publication of the notice of the certification shall not affect the applicability of the act.
DC Code § 7-1142.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 11C - Department of Behavioral Health|Subchapter II - Behavioral Health Access Project|§ 7-1142.03. Reporting requirements

[Not funded].  (Dec. 24, 2013, D.C. Law 20-61, § 5120c; as added Mar. 11, 2015, D.C. Law 20-224, § 2(b), 62 DCR 231.)  Editor's Notes Applicability of D.C. Law 20-224: Section 4 of D.C. Law 20-223 provided that the act shall apply upon the date of inclusion of its fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan; that the Chief Financial Officer shall certify the date of the inclusion of the fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan, and provide notice to the Budget Director of the Council of the certification; and that the Budget Director shall cause the notice of the certification to be published in the District of Columbia Register and that the date of publication of the notice of the certification shall not affect the applicability of the act.
DC Code § 7-1201.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 12 - Mental Health Information|Subchapter I - Definitions; General Provisions|§ 7-1201.02. Disclosures prohibited; exceptions

(a) Except as specifically authorized by subchapter II, III, or IV of this chapter, no mental health professional, mental health facility, data collector or employee or agent of a mental health professional, mental health facility or data collector shall disclose or permit the disclosure of mental health information to any person, including an employer. (b) Except as specifically authorized by subchapter II or IV of this chapter, no client in a group session shall disclose or permit the disclosure of mental health information relating to another client in the group session to any person. (c) No violation of subsection (a) or (b) of this section occurs until a single act or series of acts taken together amount to a disclosure of mental health information.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-136, § 102, 25 DCR 5055.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-2002. 1973 Ed., § 6-1612. Transfer of Functions Pursuant to Reorganization Plan No. 5 of 1996, the function of providing mental health services to inmates in Department of Corrections facilities provided by the Bureau of Correctional Services, Commission on Mental Health Services, were transferred to the Department of Corrections.
DC Code § 7-1201.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 12 - Mental Health Information|Subchapter I - Definitions; General Provisions|§ 7-1201.03. Personal notes

If a mental health professional makes personal notes regarding a client, such personal notes shall not be maintained as a part of the client’s record of mental health information. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, access to such personal notes shall be strictly and absolutely limited to the mental health professional and shall not be disclosed except to the degree that the personal notes or the information contained therein are needed in litigation brought by the client against the mental health professional on the grounds of professional malpractice or disclosure in violation of this section.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-136, § 103, 25 DCR 5055.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-2003. 1973 Ed., § 6-1613. Section References This section is referenced in § 7-1205.01.
DC Code § 7-1201.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 12 - Mental Health Information|Subchapter I - Definitions; General Provisions|§ 7-1201.04. General rules governing disclosures

(a) Upon disclosure of any of the client’s mental health information pursuant to subchapter II, III, or IV of this chapter, a notation shall be entered and maintained with the client’s record of mental health information which includes: (1) The date of the disclosure; (2) The name of the recipient of the mental health information; and (3) A description of the contents of the disclosure. (b) All disclosures of mental health information, except on an emergency basis as provided in § 7-1203.03, shall be accompanied by a statement to the effect that: The unauthorized disclosure of mental health information violates the provisions of the District of Columbia Mental Health Information Act of 1978 (§§ 7-1201.01 to 7-1207.02). Disclosures may only be made pursuant to a valid authorization by the client or as provided in title III or IV of that Act. The Act provides for civil damages and criminal penalties for violations.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-136, § 104, 25 DCR 5055.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-2004. 1973 Ed., § 6-1614.
DC Code § 7-1202.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 12 - Mental Health Information|Subchapter II - Disclosures With the Client’s Consent|§ 7-1202.01. Disclosures by client authorization

Except as provided in § 7-1202.06, a mental health professional, mental health facility, data collector or employee or agent of a mental health professional, mental health facility or data collector shall disclose mental health information and a client in a group session may disclose mental health information upon the voluntary written authorization of the person or persons who have the power to authorize disclosure under § 7-1202.05.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-136, § 201, 25 DCR 5055.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-2011. 1973 Ed., § 6-1615. Section References This section is referenced in § 7-1202.02 and § 7-1202.03.
DC Code § 7-1202.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 12 - Mental Health Information|Subchapter II - Disclosures With the Client’s Consent|§ 7-1202.03. Redisclosure

Mental health information disclosed pursuant to this subchapter cannot be further disclosed by the recipient without authorization as provided in § 7-1202.01.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-136, § 203, 25 DCR 5055.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-2013. 1973 Ed., § 6-1617.
DC Code § 7-1202.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 12 - Mental Health Information|Subchapter II - Disclosures With the Client’s Consent|§ 7-1202.04. Revocation of authorization

Except as provided in § 7-1202.02(a)(3), the person or persons who authorize a disclosure may revoke an authorization by providing a written revocation to the recipient named in the authorization and to the mental health professional, mental health facility or data collector authorized to disclose mental health information. The revocation of authorization shall be effective upon receipt. After the effective revocation date, no mental health information may be disclosed pursuant to the authorization. However, mental health information previously disclosed may be used for the purposes stated in the written authorization.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-136, § 204, 25 DCR 5055.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-2014. 1973 Ed., § 6-1618.