reglab/housing_qa huggingface dataset:
DC Code § 7-2021.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 20 - Child Care Services and Facilities|Subchapter I-B - Access to Quality Child Care Fund|§ 7-2021.02. Access to Quality Child Care Fund

(a) There is established as a special fund the Access to Quality Child Care Fund ("Fund"), which shall be administered by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education in accordance with § 7-2021.03 and subsection (c) of this section. (b) There shall be deposited into the Fund: (1) In Fiscal Year 2018, $11 million from local appropriations; and (2) Private donations, gifts, and grants. (c) Money in the Fund shall be used to provide grants or contracts to fund the following activities that expand access to child care: (1) Improving the supply of child care services for infants and toddlers, which may include establishing new or expanding existing child development facilities serving infants and toddlers; provided, that at least 50% of amounts expended pursuant to this paragraph are used to improve the supply of child care services for infants and toddlers eligible for subsidized child care; (2) Supporting the costs of certification, higher education, and credentialing of child development facility staff; (3) Providing technical assistance and training to child development facility operators to support compliance with the licensure process or efficient and effective operations; (4) Evaluating and assessing the availability, quality, and willingness of child development facility operators to expand services for infants and toddlers in the District and conducting studies authorized pursuant to subchapter I-A of this chapter; and (5) Carrying out other activities as determined by OSSE related to expanding access to infant and toddler child care and improving the quality of child care services provided in the District. (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.  (Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 4103, 64 DCR 7652.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90-day) creation of this section, see § 4103 of the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017, effective October 24, 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167; 64 DCR 10802).   For temporary (90-day) creation of this section, see § 4103 of the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017, effective July 20, 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104; 64 DCR 7032).
DC Code § 7-2032 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 20 - Child Care Services and Facilities|Subchapter II - Child Development Facilities Regulation|§ 7-2032. Applicability and scope

(a) This subchapter shall apply to every child development facility and care giver in the District of Columbia. (b) Unless exempted by this subchapter or the laws of other jurisdictions, the provisions and requirements in this subchapter shall also apply to all child development facilities operated by the District government outside the District of Columbia.  (Apr. 13, 1999, D.C. Law 12-215, § 3, 46 DCR 274.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-3622. Emergency Legislation For temporary addition of subchapter, see notes to § 7-2031. Temporary Legislation See notes to § 7-2031.
DC Code § 7-2033 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 20 - Child Care Services and Facilities|Subchapter II - Child Development Facilities Regulation|§ 7-2033. Exemptions

The provisions of this subchapter shall not apply to the following: (1) Occasional babysitting in a babysitter’s home for the children of one family; (2) Informal parent-supervised neighborhood play groups; (2A) Formal parent-led play cooperatives; (3) Care furnished in places of worship during religious services; (4) Care given by an individual who is related to the child, infant, or toddler; (5) Child development facilities operated by the federal government on federal government property; however, a private child care provider utilizing space in or on federal government property is not exempt unless federal law specifically exempts the facility from the District’s regulatory authority; or (6) Pre-kindergarten education programs licensed pursuant to Chapter 2A of Title 38.  (Apr. 13, 1999, D.C. Law 12-215, § 4, 46 DCR 274; July 18, 2008, D.C. Law 17-202, § 603(b), 55 DCR 6297; Mar. 29, 2019, D.C. Law 22-277, § 2(b), 66 DCR 1725.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-3623. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 17-202, in par. (4), deleted “or” from the end; in par. (5), substituted “; or” for a period at the end; and added par. (6). Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) , see § 2(b) of Parent-led Play Cooperative Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-15, Feb. 25, 2019, 66 DCR 2472).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(b) of Parent-led Play Cooperative Emergency Amendment Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-494, Oct. 23, 2018, 65 DCR12074).  For temporary addition of subchapter, see notes to § 7-2031. Temporary Legislation  For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(b) of Parent-led Play Cooperative Temporary Amendment Act of 2018 (D.C. Law 22-203, Feb. 22, 2019, 65 DCR 12336).  See notes to § 7-2031.
DC Code § 7-2033.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 20 - Child Care Services and Facilities|Subchapter II - Child Development Facilities Regulation|§ 7-2033.01. Transfers of personnel, property, and funds from Department of Health to Office of the State Superintendent of Education; 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 Health that support the functions related to the licensure of child-care programs in the Early Care and Education Administration and the Early Intervention Program shall be transferred to the Office of the State Superintendent of Education, established by § 38-2601, within 60 days of July 18, 2008. (b) All rules, orders, obligations, determinations, grants, contracts, licenses, and agreements of the Department of Health, the Department of Human Services, the Board of Education, or the District of Columbia Public Schools relating to the functions transferred to the Office of the State Superintendent of Education pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall remain in effect according to their terms until lawfully amended, repealed, or modified.  (Apr. 13, 1999, D.C. Law 12-215, § 4a; as added July 18, 2008, D.C. Law 17-202, § 603(c), 55 DCR 6297; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 51, 59 DCR 6190.)  Effect of Amendments The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-171 made a technical correction to D.C. Law 17-202, § 603(c), which did not affect this section as codified.
DC Code § 7-2034 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 20 - Child Care Services and Facilities|Subchapter II - Child Development Facilities Regulation|§ 7-2034. License required

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, no person shall, either directly or indirectly, operate a child development facility in the District without first having obtained a license to do so. (b) An applicant for a license to operate a child development facility shall establish to the satisfaction of the Mayor, that the facility meets all requirements set forth in this subchapter and rules adopted pursuant to this subchapter. (c) An applicant for a license shall: (1) Submit an application to the Mayor on a form required and provided by the Mayor; (2) Submit supporting documentation required by the Mayor; and (3) Pay the applicable fee established by the Mayor, except that no license fee shall be required of any child development facility operated by the District government. (d) The license shall be valid for a period of time to be determined by the Mayor and only for the premises and persons named as applicants in the application. Any change in ownership of a licensee owned by a person or in the legal or beneficial ownership of a percentage of stock established by rule of a corporate licensee shall require relicensure. (e) The Mayor may authorize the issuance of provisional and restricted licenses under specific circumstances and criteria to be established by rule.  (Apr. 13, 1999, D.C. Law 12-215, § 5, 46 DCR 274.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-3624. Emergency Legislation For temporary addition of subchapter, see notes to § 7-2031. Temporary Legislation See notes to § 7-2031.
DC Code § 7-2035 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 20 - Child Care Services and Facilities|Subchapter II - Child Development Facilities Regulation|§ 7-2035. Licenses issued pursuant to prior law

Except as otherwise provided by this subchapter, any child development facility licensed pursuant to the Child Development Facilities Regulation, enacted December 14, 1974 (Reg. 74-34; 29 DCMR § 300 et seq.) (“Child Development Facilities Regulation”), as amended, shall be considered licensed pursuant to this subchapter and shall be subject to renewal requirements established pursuant to this subchapter.  (Apr. 13, 1999, D.C. Law 12-215, § 6, 46 DCR 274.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-3625. Emergency Legislation For temporary addition of subchapter, see notes to § 7-2031. Temporary Legislation See notes to § 7-2031.
DC Code § 7-2036.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 20 - Child Care Services and Facilities|Subchapter II - Child Development Facilities Regulation|§ 7-2036.01. Child Development Facilities Fund

(a) There is established as a special fund the Child Development Facilities Fund ("Fund"), which shall be administered by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education in accordance with subsection (c) of this section. (b) Revenue from all payments, fees, and fines collected pursuant to this subchapter shall be deposited in the Fund. (c) Money in the Fund shall be used for the following purposes: (1) To fund activities regulating child development facilities, including the enforcement and monitoring activities concerning the licensure of child development facilities, pursuant to this subchapter; and (2) Appropriate overhead and administrative expenses related to the Fund. (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.  (Apr. 13, 1999, D.C. Law 12-215, § 7a; as added Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 4022, 64 DCR 7652.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90-day) creation of this section, see § 4022 of the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017, effective October 24, 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167; 64 DCR 10802).   For temporary (90-day) creation of this section, see § 4022 of the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017, effective July 20, 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104; 64 DCR 7032).
DC Code § 7-2037 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 20 - Child Care Services and Facilities|Subchapter II - Child Development Facilities Regulation|§ 7-2037. Variances

An applicant operating a child development facility prior to July 1, 1975, may be granted a variance from the physical or structural requirements of any rule adopted pursuant to this subchapter upon a determination by the Mayor that full compliance would result in exceptional and undue hardship. Any variance shall be granted in accordance with procedures established by rule.  (Apr. 13, 1999, D.C. Law 12-215, § 8, 46 DCR 274.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-3627. Emergency Legislation For temporary addition of subchapter, see notes to § 7-2031. Temporary Legislation See notes to § 7-2031.
DC Code § 7-2038 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 20 - Child Care Services and Facilities|Subchapter II - Child Development Facilities Regulation|§ 7-2038. License renewal

(a) A license shall be renewed in accordance with rules established pursuant to this subchapter, unless there is a pending disciplinary action by the Mayor. (b) An application for renewal of a license shall be submitted to the Mayor no later than 90 days before expiration of the license on a form provided by the Mayor with the appropriate renewal fee. An application for renewal fewer than 90 days after expiration, shall be renewed in accordance with renewal requirements established by rule, including the payment of the renewal fee and any late penalty. (c) A child development facility holding a valid license at the time of application for renewal shall continue to operate as licensed until the Mayor acts on the renewal application.  (Apr. 13, 1999, D.C. Law 12-215, § 9, 46 DCR 274.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-3628. Emergency Legislation For temporary addition of subchapter, see notes to § 7-2031. Temporary Legislation See notes to § 7-2031.
DC Code § 7-2039 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 20 - Child Care Services and Facilities|Subchapter II - Child Development Facilities Regulation|§ 7-2039. Denial of a license

The Mayor may, subject to the right to a hearing, deny an initial or renewal license to an applicant who fails to establish that the applicant meets the requirements for licensure established by this subchapter and rules issued pursuant to this subchapter.  (Apr. 13, 1999, D.C. Law 12-215, § 10, 46 DCR 274.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-3629. Emergency Legislation For temporary addition of subchapter, see notes to § 7-2031. Temporary Legislation See notes to § 7-2031.
DC Code § 7-2040 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 20 - Child Care Services and Facilities|Subchapter II - Child Development Facilities Regulation|§ 7-2040. Revocation, suspension, denial of license

The Mayor may, subject to the right to a hearing, refuse to issue, revoke, suspend, or deny renewal of a license to operate a child development facility to a person who is found to have: (1) Failed to comply with the provisions of this subchapter and any rules or regulations promulgated pursuant to this subchapter; (2) Failed to comply with other federal and District laws applicable to child development facilities; (3) Committed, aided, abetted, or permitted to be committed any act of dishonesty, fraud, gross negligence, abuse, assault, battery, or other illegal acts related to the operation of the facility; or (4) Been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude.  (Apr. 13, 1999, D.C. Law 12-215, § 11, 46 DCR 274.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-3630. Emergency Legislation For temporary addition of subchapter, see notes to § 7-2031. Temporary Legislation See notes to § 7-2031.
DC Code § 7-2041 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 20 - Child Care Services and Facilities|Subchapter II - Child Development Facilities Regulation|§ 7-2041. Summary suspension

(a) If, after an investigation, the Mayor determines that a licensee has failed to comply with the provisions of this subchapter or any rules promulgated pursuant to this subchapter in such a manner as to present an imminent danger to the health, safety, and welfare of children, infants, toddlers, or the general public, the Mayor may summarily suspend or restrict the license prior to a hearing. (b) The Mayor must provide the licensee with written notice of the summary suspension initiated pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, the reason for the suspension, and the right to request a hearing. (c) The licensee shall have 5 days after service of the notice of the summary suspension in which to request a hearing to challenge the summary suspension. A hearing shall be held within 5 business days of a timely request and the Mayor shall issue a decision within 5 business days after closing the record.  (Apr. 13, 1999, D.C. Law 12-215, § 12, 46 DCR 274.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-3631. Section References This section is referenced in § 7-2044. Emergency Legislation For temporary addition of subchapter, see notes to § 7-2031. Temporary Legislation See notes to § 7-2031.
DC Code § 7-2042 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 20 - Child Care Services and Facilities|Subchapter II - Child Development Facilities Regulation|§ 7-2042. Cease and desist orders

(a) If, after investigation, the Mayor determines that a person has violated any provision of this subchapter or any rule issued pursuant to this subchapter, and the violation presents an imminent danger to the public, the Mayor may issue a written order directing the person to cease and desist from the violation. (b) Within 5 days of service of the cease and desist order, the person shall request an expedited hearing on the violation. If no request for a hearing is made within the 5-day period, the cease and desist order shall be final. Within 5 business days of a timely request for an expedited hearing, the Mayor shall conduct a hearing.  (Apr. 13, 1999, D.C. Law 12-215, § 13, 46 DCR 274.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-3632. Emergency Legislation For temporary addition of subchapter, see notes to § 7-2031. Temporary Legislation See notes to § 7-2031.
DC Code § 7-2043 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 20 - Child Care Services and Facilities|Subchapter II - Child Development Facilities Regulation|§ 7-2043. Right of entry and inspection

To ensure compliance with the provisions of this subchapter and rules adopted pursuant to this subchapter, the Mayor, or any duly authorized designee, shall be permitted at reasonable times to conduct an inspection of any child development facility licensed pursuant to this subchapter or for which a license application has been filed.  (Apr. 13, 1999, D.C. Law 12-215, § 14, 46 DCR 274.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-3633. Emergency Legislation For temporary addition of subchapter, see notes to § 7-2031. Temporary Legislation See notes to § 7-2031.
DC Code § 7-2044 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 20 - Child Care Services and Facilities|Subchapter II - Child Development Facilities Regulation|§ 7-2044. Hearings

(a) Exception as provided in § 7-2041, before the Mayor denies an application, suspends, revokes, or restricts a license, or imposes a civil fine, the Mayor shall give the person notice of the contemplated action and an opportunity for a hearing. The Mayor shall send all notices by certified mail. Notice of a scheduled hearing shall be sent by certified mail at least 20 days before the hearing date except when an expedited hearing has been requested. The Mayor may request all parties to participate in a settlement conference prior to a hearing and may enter into a negotiated settlement agreement or consent decree in lieu of a hearing. (b) The Mayor may delegate the authority to conduct a hearing and issue a final decision to an administrative law judge or an attorney examiner in accordance with rules issued pursuant to this subchapter.  (Apr. 13, 1999, D.C. Law 12-215, § 15, 46 DCR 274.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-3634. Emergency Legislation For temporary addition of subchapter, see notes to § 7-2031. Temporary Legislation See notes following § 7-2031.
DC Code § 7-2045 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 20 - Child Care Services and Facilities|Subchapter II - Child Development Facilities Regulation|§ 7-2045. Judicial review

A person aggrieved by a final decision of the Mayor may appeal the decision to the District of Columbia Court of Appeals pursuant to § 2-510.  (Apr. 13, 1999, D.C. Law 12-215, § 16, 46 DCR 274.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-3635. Emergency Legislation For temporary addition of subchapter, see notes to § 7-2031. Temporary Legislation See notes to § 7-2031.
DC Code § 7-2046 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 20 - Child Care Services and Facilities|Subchapter II - Child Development Facilities Regulation|§ 7-2046. Criminal and civil penalties

(a) Any person who violates any provision of this subchapter shall, upon conviction, be subject to imprisonment not to exceed 6 months or a fine not to exceed $300, or both. Each unlawful act shall constitute a separate violation of this subchapter. (b) Any person who has been previously convicted pursuant to this subchapter shall, upon conviction, be subject to imprisonment not to exceed one year or a fine not to exceed $5,000, or both. (c) Civil fines and penalties may be imposed as alternative sanctions for any violations of the provisions of this subchapter or rules issued under the authority of this subchapter pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2 (“Civil Infractions Act”). The adjudication of any infraction issued pursuant to the Civil Infractions Act shall be pursuant to of the Civil Infractions Act.  (Apr. 13, 1999, D.C. Law 12-215, § 17, 46 DCR 274.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-3636. Emergency Legislation For temporary addition of subchapter, see notes to § 7-2031. Temporary Legislation See notes to § 7-2031.
DC Code § 7-2047 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 20 - Child Care Services and Facilities|Subchapter II - Child Development Facilities Regulation|§ 7-2047. Prosecutions

(a) Prosecutions of violations of this subchapter shall be brought by the Corporation Counsel in the name of the District of Columbia. (b) In prosecutions initiated pursuant to this subchapter, a child development facility claiming an exemption from a licensing requirement of this subchapter shall have the burden of proving entitlement to the exemption.  (Apr. 13, 1999, D.C. Law 12-215, § 18, 46 DCR 274.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-3637. Emergency Legislation For temporary addition of subchapter, see notes to § 7-2031. Temporary Legislation See notes to § 7-2031.
DC Code § 7-2048 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 20 - Child Care Services and Facilities|Subchapter II - Child Development Facilities Regulation|§ 7-2048. Injunctions

(a) The Corporation Counsel may bring an action in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia in the name of the District of Columbia to enjoin any violation of this subchapter. (b) Remedies established by this section shall be in addition to criminal sanctions, civil sanctions, or disciplinary action initiated by the Mayor. (c) In any proceeding brought pursuant to this section, it shall not be necessary to prove that any person has been injured by the violation alleged.  (Apr. 13, 1999, D.C. Law 12-215, § 19, 46 DCR 274.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-3638. Emergency Legislation For temporary addition of subchapter, see notes to § 7-2031. Temporary Legislation See notes to § 7-2031.