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DC Code § 38-1853.13 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 18N - Scholarships for Opportunity and Results|§ 38-1853.13. Definitions

As used in this division: (1) Core subject matter. — The term 'core subject matter' means— (A) mathematics; (B) science; and (C) English, reading, or language arts. (2) Elementary school. — The term “elementary school” means an institutional day or residential school, including a public elementary charter school, that provides elementary education, as determined under District of Columbia law. (3) Eligible entity. — The term “eligible entity” means any of the following: (A) A nonprofit organization. (B) A consortium of non profit organizations. (4) Eligible student. — The term “eligible student” means a student who is a resident of the District of Columbia and comes from a household— (A) receiving assistance under the supplemental nutrition assistance program established under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. § 2011 et seq.); or (B) whose income does not exceed— (i) 185 percent of the poverty line; or (ii) in the case of a household with a student participating in the opportunity scholarship program in the preceding year under this division or the DC School Choice Incentive Act of 2003 (§ 38-1851.01 et seq., D.C. Official Code), as such Act was in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this division [April 15, 2011], 300 percent of the poverty line. (5) Mayor. — The term “Mayor” means the Mayor of the District of Columbia. (6) Parent. — The term “parent” has the meaning given that term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 [20 U.S.C. § 7801]. (7) Participating eligible student. — The term “participating eligible student” means an eligible student awarded an opportunity scholarship under this division, without regard to whether the student uses the scholarship to attend a participating school. (8) Participating school. — The term “participating school” means a private elementary school or secondary school participating in the opportunity scholarship program of an eligible entity under this division. (9) Poverty line. — The term “poverty line” has the meaning given that term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 [20 U.S.C. § 7801]. (10) Secondary school. — The term “secondary school” means an institutional day or residential school, including a public secondary charter school, that provides secondary education, as determined under District of Columbia law, except that the term does not include any education beyond grade 12. (11) Secretary. — The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Education.  (Apr. 15, 2011, 125 Stat. 210, Pub. L. 112-10, Div. C, § 3013; Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 1802, Pub. L. 114-95, § 9215(ppp)(4); May 5, 2017, 131 Stat. 135, Pub. L. 115-31, Div. E, title IX, § 911.)  Effect of Amendments Section 9215(ppp)(4) of Public Law 114-95 substituted “section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965” for “section 9101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801)” in (5) and (8).
DC Code § 38-1853.14 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 18N - Scholarships for Opportunity and Results|§ 38-1853.14. Authorization of appropriations

(a) In general. — There are authorized to be appropriated $ 60,000,000 for fiscal year 2012 and for each fiscal year through fiscal year 2023, of which— (1) one-third shall be made available to carry out the opportunity scholarship program under this division for each fiscal year; (2) one-third shall be made available to carry out § 38-1853.04(b)(1) for each fiscal year; and (3) one-third shall be made available to carry out § 38-1853.04(b)(2) for each fiscal year. (b) Apportionment. — If the total amount of funds appropriated under subsection (a) for a fiscal year does not equal $ 60,000,000, the funds shall be apportioned in the manner described in subsection (a) for such fiscal year. (c) Availability.— Amounts appropriated under subsection (a)(1), including amounts appropriated and available under such subsection before December 10, 2016, shall remain available until expended.  (Apr. 15, 2011, 125 Stat. 211, Pub. L. 112-10, Div. C, § 3014; Sept 29, 2016, 130 Stat. 918, Pub. L. 114-223, § 162(c); Dec. 10, 2016, 130 Stat. 1005, Pub. L. 114-254, § 101(3); May 5, 2017, 131 Stat. 135, Pub. L. 115-31, Div. E, title IX, § 912(a); Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 2534, Pub. L. 116-94, Div. I, Title XI, § 901(a).)  Section References This section is referenced in § 38-1853.04, § 38-1853.09, and § 38-1853.11. Editor's Notes  Section 901(b) of Title XI of Div. I of Pub. L. 116-94 provided that the amendment made by subsection (a) of section 901 shall take effect on September 30, 2019.   Section 3014 of Div. E, Title IX, of Public Law 115-31 provided that: The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on September 30, 2016.   For effective date of amendments made by Pub. L. 114-254, see section 162(d) of Pub. L. 114-223 as added by 101(3) of Pub. L. 114-254.
DC Code § 38-2102 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 21 - Interstate Agreement on Qualification of Educational Personnel|§ 38-2102. Designated state official

The “designated state official” for the District of Columbia shall be the Superintendent of Schools of the District of Columbia. The Superintendent shall enter into contracts pursuant to Article III of the Agreement only with the approval of the specific text thereof by the Board of Education of the District of Columbia.  (Dec. 7, 1974, 88 Stat. 1615, Pub. L. 93-515, title I, § 102.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 31-1302. 1973 Ed., § 31-1802.
DC Code § 38-2103 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 21 - Interstate Agreement on Qualification of Educational Personnel|§ 38-2103. Filing and publication of contracts

True copies of all contracts made on behalf of the District of Columbia pursuant to the Agreement shall be kept on file in the office of the Board of Education of the District of Columbia and in the office of the Mayor of the District of Columbia. The Superintendent of Schools shall publish all such contracts in convenient form.  (Dec. 7, 1974, 88 Stat. 1615, Pub. L. 93-515, title I, § 103.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 31-1303. 1973 Ed., § 31-1803. Change in Government This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to the District of Columbia Council and to a Commissioner of the District of Columbia. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
DC Code § 38-2104 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 21 - Interstate Agreement on Qualification of Educational Personnel|§ 38-2104. Definition

As used in the Interstate Agreement on Qualification of Educational Personnel, the term “Governor” when used with reference to the District of Columbia shall mean the Mayor of the District of Columbia.  (Dec. 7, 1974, 88 Stat. 1615, Pub. L. 93-515, title I, § 104.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 31-1304. 1973 Ed., § 31-1804. Change in Government This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to the District of Columbia Council and to a Commissioner of the District of Columbia. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
DC Code § 38-2201 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 22 - Computer Literacy and Training for Teachers|§ 38-2201. Establishment of the 21st Century Public School Information Technology Program. [Expired]

Expired.  (Mar. 20, 1998, D.C. Law 12-60, § 1402, 44 DCR 7378.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 31-2521. Emergency Legislation For temporary addition of subchapter II, see §§ 1401 to 1406 of the Fiscal Year 1998 Revised Budget Support Emergency Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-152, October 17, 1997, 44 DCR 6196); and see §§ 1401 to 1406 of the Fiscal Year 1998 Revised Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-239, January 13, 1998, 45 DCR 508). Section 2002 of D.C. Act 12-152 provided for the application of the act. Temporary Legislation Sections 1401 to 1406 of D.C. Law 12-59 enacted §§ 31-2521 to 31-2525, comprising subchapter II of Chapter 25 of Title 31 1981 Ed. . Section 2001(b) of D.C. Law 12-59 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect. Short Title 21st Century Public School Information Technology Program Act of 1997: Section 1401 of D.C. Law 12-60 provided that title XIV of the act may be cited as the “21st Century Public School Information Technology Program Act of 1997.” Editor's Notes Editor’s Note Section 1406 of D.C. Law 12-60 provided that this chapter shall expire in 4 years after March 20, 1998. Sections 38-2201 to 38-2205 expired effective March 21, 2002.
DC Code § 38-2202 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 22 - Computer Literacy and Training for Teachers|§ 38-2202. Computer literacy requirement for teachers. [Expired]

Expired. .  (Mar. 20, 1998, D.C. Law 12-60, § 1403, 44 DCR 7378.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 31-2522. Emergency Legislation For temporary addition of subchapter, see note to § 38-2201. Temporary Legislation See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 38-2201. Editor's Notes 21st Century Public School Information Technology Program Act of 1997: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 38-2201.
DC Code § 38-2203 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 22 - Computer Literacy and Training for Teachers|§ 38-2203. Establishment of the 21st Century Public School Information Technology Program Fund. [Expired]

Expired. .  (Mar. 20, 1998, D.C. Law 12-60, § 1404, 44 DCR 7378.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 31-2523. Emergency Legislation For temporary addition of subchapter, see note to § 38-2201. Temporary Legislation See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 38-2201. Editor's Notes 21st Century Public School Information Technology Program Act of 1997: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 38-2201.
DC Code § 38-2204 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 22 - Computer Literacy and Training for Teachers|§ 38-2204. Eligibility for funding. [Expired]

Expired. .  (Mar. 20, 1998, D.C. Law 12-60, § 1405, 44 DCR 7378.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 31-2524. Emergency Legislation For temporary addition of subchapter, see note to § 38-2201. Temporary Legislation See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 38-2201. Editor's Notes 21st Century Public School Information Technology Program Act of 1997: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 38-2201.
DC Code § 38-2205 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 22 - Computer Literacy and Training for Teachers|§ 38-2205. Sunset provision. [Expired]

Expired. .  (Mar. 20, 1998, D.C. Law 12-60, § 1406, 44 DCR 7378.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 31-2525. Emergency Legislation For temporary addition of subchapter, see note to § 38-2201. Temporary Legislation See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 38-2201.
DC Code § 38-2231 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 22A - Housing Support for Teachers Program. [Repealed]|§ 38-2231. Definitions [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Dec. 21, 2007, D.C. Law 17-66, § 2, 54 DCR 10986; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 7042, 64 DCR 7652.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7042 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).   For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7042 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
DC Code § 38-2232 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 22A - Housing Support for Teachers Program. [Repealed]|§ 38-2232. Establishment of the Housing Support for Teachers Program [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Dec. 21, 2007, D.C. Law 17-66, § 3, 54 DCR 10986; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 7042, 64 DCR 7652.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7042 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).   For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7042 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
DC Code § 38-2233 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 22A - Housing Support for Teachers Program. [Repealed]|§ 38-2233. Eligibility to participate in the Program [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Dec. 21, 2007, D.C. Law 17-66, § 4, 54 DCR 10986; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 7042, 64 DCR 7652.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7042 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).   For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7042 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
DC Code § 38-2234 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 22A - Housing Support for Teachers Program. [Repealed]|§ 38-2234. Commitment period, service agreement, and penalties [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Dec. 21, 2007, D.C. Law 17-66, § 5, 54 DCR 10986; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 7042, 64 DCR 7652.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7042 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).   For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7042 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
DC Code § 38-2235 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 22A - Housing Support for Teachers Program. [Repealed]|§ 38-2235. Selection of Program Participants [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Dec. 21, 2007, D.C. Law 17-66, § 6, 54 DCR 10986; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 7042, 64 DCR 7652.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7042 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).   For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7042 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
DC Code § 38-2236 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 22A - Housing Support for Teachers Program. [Repealed]|§ 38-2236. Housing Support for Teachers Fund [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Dec. 21, 2007, D.C. Law 17-66, § 7, 54 DCR 10986; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 7042, 64 DCR 7652.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7042 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).   For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7042 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
DC Code § 38-2237 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 22A - Housing Support for Teachers Program. [Repealed]|§ 38-2237. Responsibilities of the OSSE [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Dec. 21, 2007, D.C. Law 17-66 § 8, 54 DCR 10986; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 7042, 64 DCR 7652.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7042 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).   For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7042 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
DC Code § 38-2238 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 22A - Housing Support for Teachers Program. [Repealed]|§ 38-2238. Rules [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Dec. 21, 2007, D.C. Law 17-66, § 9, 54 DCR 10986; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 7042, 64 DCR 7652.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7042 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).   For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7042 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
DC Code § 38-2239 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 22A - Housing Support for Teachers Program. [Repealed]|§ 38-2239. Availability of funds [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Dec. 21, 2007, D.C. Law 17-66, § 10, 54 DCR 10986; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 7042, 64 DCR 7652.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7042 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).   For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7042 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
DC Code § 38-2241 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 22B - Early Childhood Educator Equitable Compensation Task Force|§ 38-2241. Definitions

 *NOTE: This section was created by emergency legislation that will expire on November 21, 2021.*   For purposes of this subtitle, the term: (1) "Child development facility" shall have the same meaning as provided in § 7-2031(3). (2) "Community-based organization" or "CBO" shall have the same meaning as provided in § 38-271.01(1C). (3) "Early childhood development provider" shall have the same meaning as provided in § 38-271.01(1G). (4) "Subsidy" means supplemental payments made by the Mayor pursuant to § 4-404.01.  (Aug. 23, 2021, D.C. Act 24-159, § 1102, 68 DCR 008602.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 1102 of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602).
DC Code § 38-2251 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 22C - "Grow Your Own" Teacher Preparation Support Program|§ 38-2251. Definitions

 *NOTE: This section was created by emergency legislation with identical permanent legislation that will become effective in January, 2022.*   For the purposes of this chapter: (1) "DCPS" means the District of Columbia Public Schools. (2) "District university grantees" means an accredited university or college, other than UDC, that operates in the District and has received a teacher preparation grant from OSSE. (3) "Dual enrollment student" means a student who is enrolled in: (A) A DCPS or public charter school high school; and (B) UDC or an accredited college or university, other than UDC, that operates in the District of Columbia. (4) "Local education agency" or "LEA" means the District of Columbia Public Schools system, any individual District public charter school, or any group of public charter schools operating under a single charter. (5) "OSSE" means the Office of the State Superintendent of Education. (6) "Paraprofessional" means an individual employed by an LEA to provide instructional, behavioral, or other support under the supervision of a licensed or certified teacher, to students in or outside of the classroom. This term includes instructional aides or assistants, teacher aides, and paraeducators. (7) "Program" means the "Grow Your Own" Teacher Preparation Support Program established pursuant to this chapter. (8) "Program participant" means a public high school dual enrollment student, a public high school graduate, or a paraprofessional employed by an LEA that is receiving financial assistance or professional support through the Program. (9) "Public high school" means a high school in the DCPS system or a District public charter high school. (10) "UDC" means the University of the District of Columbia.  (Aug. 23, 2021, D.C. Act 24-159, § 4192, 68 DCR 008602.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 4192 of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602).
DC Code § 38-2253 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 22C - "Grow Your Own" Teacher Preparation Support Program|§ 38-2253. The Program at UDC

 *NOTE: This section was created by emergency legislation with identical permanent legislation that will become effective in January, 2022.*  (a) Beginning with School Year 2022-2023, UDC shall begin using at least $200,000 of the subsidy it receives from the District government for the Program to pay for the tuition, required academic fees, bootcamp preparation or training academies, required examination fees, and book and supply costs for District residents it selects to participate in the Program. UDC shall select individuals to participate in both Program pathways, provide extensive mentorship to each Program participant, including continued mentorship during the first 2 years after a Program participant is hired by an LEA as a teacher, and assist Program participants in obtaining employment at an LEA if the Program participant meets all of the employment criteria set by the LEA. (b) UDC also may use the subsidy it receives from the District government to pay: (1) The salaries and fringe benefits of faculty, staff, and peer mentors directly engaged in the provision of courses necessary to obtain a baccalaureate or master's degree in education or teaching at UDC; (2) For instructional materials used in courses necessary to obtain a baccalaureate or master's degree in education or teaching at UDC; and (3) For marketing and recruitment activities to attract District residents to the Program at UDC.  (Aug. 23, 2021, D.C. Act 24-159, § 4194, 68 DCR 008602.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 4194 of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602).
DC Code § 38-2431 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 24A - American Sign Language Recognition|§ 38-2431. Findings

(a) American Sign Language (“ASL”) is one of the top 4 widely used languages in the United States and Canada. (b) The District of Columbia has over 20,000 deaf and hard of hearing residents, many of whom use ASL as their primary language. (c) ASL has met the accepted linguistic criteria to qualify as a legitimate language in that it has a system of arbitrary symbols, grammatical signals, syntax, has a community of users, and it has undergone historical changes. (d) Two-thirds of state legislatures in the United States recognize and accept ASL as a bona fide language.  (Oct. 26, 2001, D.C. Law 14-50, § 2, 48 DCR 7952.)