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DC Code § 38-2561.13 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 25B - Placement of Students with Disabilities in Nonpublic Schools|§ 38-2561.13. Rate-setting for nonpublic schools — Reconsideration

(a) A nonpublic special education school or program may request reconsideration of a rate approved by the Mayor, or his or her designee, by the Rate Reconsideration Panel established by § 38-2561.14. A rate is eligible for reconsideration only for matters that relate to the ability of the nonpublic special education school or program to meet the requirements of an IEP for a student placed by a District government agency. (b) The opportunity to request rate reconsideration shall apply only to an aggregate rate for students funded by the District government and the rate may not be reconsidered for individual students, except that the Panel may make case-by-case exceptions for a student the Panel determines has unique or highly specialized needs that cannot be properly addressed and funded through an aggregate rate. (c) A request for reconsideration shall be filed within 30 days of the nonpublic special education school or program’s notification of rates from the Mayor, or his or her designee. The reconsideration request shall include the relief requested, the basis for the relief, and sufficient and appropriate information to allow an analysis of the claim. (d) The decision of the Panel is final and binding.  (Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-269, § 113, 54 DCR 841.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 113 of Placement of Students with Disabilities in Nonpublic Schools Emergency Amendment Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-667, December 28, 2006, 54 DCR 1134).
DC Code § 38-2561.14 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 25B - Placement of Students with Disabilities in Nonpublic Schools|§ 38-2561.14. Rate Reconsideration Panel

(a) A Rate Reconsideration Panel shall be established to review requests for rate reconsideration. The Panel shall be comprised of the following individuals: (1) One individual designated by the State Superintendent of Education; (2) Repealed; (3) One individual designated by the Chief Financial Officer; (4) One individual designated by the Director of the Department of Health; (5) Two parents of students with disabilities, designated by the Mayor; and (6) One representative of a nonpublic special education school or program serving students from the District of Columbia, designated by the Mayor. (b) The members of the Panel shall elect the Chairman of the Panel. (c) The presence of at least 4 members of the Panel shall constitute a quorum necessary for the Panel to conduct official business. (d) The representative of the nonpublic special education school or program shall recuse himself or herself from any cases involving his or her school or program.  (Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-269, § 114, 54 DCR 841; Mar. 10, 2015, D.C. Law 20-195, § 202(k), 61 DCR 12419.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 38-2561.01 and § 38-2561.13. Effect of Amendments The 2015 amendment by D.C. Law 20-195 substituted “State Superintendent of Education” for “Superintendent of Schools” in (a)(1); and repealed (a)(2). Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 114 of Placement of Students with Disabilities in Nonpublic Schools Emergency Amendment Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-667, December 28, 2006, 54 DCR 1134).
DC Code § 38-2561.15 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 25B - Placement of Students with Disabilities in Nonpublic Schools|§ 38-2561.15. Rules

(a) Not later than 90 days after March 14, 2007, the Mayor shall issue regulations to implement the powers and duties assigned to the Mayor by this chapter. (b) Not later than 90 days after March 14, 2007, DCPS shall issue regulations to implement its powers and duties pursuant to this chapter.  (Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-269, § 115, 54 DCR 841.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 115 of Placement of Students with Disabilities in Nonpublic Schools Emergency Amendment Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-667, December 28, 2006, 54 DCR 1134). Delegation of Authority Delegation of Rule Making Authority to the District of Columbia State Superintendent of Education to Establish Rate Setting Rules for Nonpublic Schools as Required by the “Placement of Students with Disabilities in Nonpublic Schools Amendment Act of 2006”, effective March 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-269, 54 DCR 841, see Mayor’s order 2007-149, June 28, 2007 ( 54 DCR 9604).
DC Code § 38-2561.16 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 25B - Placement of Students with Disabilities in Nonpublic Schools|§ 38-2561.16. Reporting requirements

(a) The SEA shall report annually, on or before the 1st day of the school year, for each nonpublic special education school or program: (1) The name and location of each nonpublic special education school or program issued or denied a Certificate of Approval by the SEA, including the status of each; (2) The number of children assigned to each school or program; (3) Any enforcement action that has been taken with respect to the license, Certificate of Approval, or charter of the school or program; (4) Any action the school or program has taken, or is taking, with respect to an enforcement action; (5) All incident reports, including any report of abuse, neglect, or use of aversive intervention regarding any student placed by an LEA; (6) Any investigation taken by the school or program as a result of an incident, including: (A) The time it took to complete the investigation; (B) Whether the parents or guardian of the student, the LEA, and the SEA have been informed of the report; and (C) The progress and outcomes of the investigation, including any action taken by the facility; provided, that the information shall not be reported in a manner that violates any applicable provision of federal, state, or local law relating to the privacy of student information. (b) The report shall be made available to the public on the SEA’s website.  (Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-269, § 116; as added Mar. 20, 2009, D.C. Law 17-304, § 2(e), 55 DCR 12806; Mar. 10, 2015, D.C. Law 20-195, § 202(l), 61 DCR 12419; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 4148, 64 DCR 7652.)  Effect of Amendments The 2015 amendment by D.C. Law 20-195 substituted “an LEA” for “the SEA” in (a)(5); added “the LEA” in (a)(6)(B); and substituted “SEA’s website” for “SEA and DCPS Internet sites” in (b). Applicability Section 4150 of D.C. Law 22-33 provided that the amendment made to this section shall apply as of June 27, 2017.  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 4148 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) amendment of this section, see § 4148 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
DC Code § 38-2581.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 25D - Prevention of Reading Difficulties|§ 38-2581.01. Definitions

(1) "Dyslexia" means a specific learning disability that: (A) Is neurobiological in origin; (B) Is characterized by difficulties with accurate or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities, which typically result from a deficiency in the phonological component of language that is often unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities and the provision of effective classroom instruction; and (C) May have secondary consequences, such as problems in reading comprehension and reduced reading experience that can impede growth of vocabulary and background knowledge. (2) "Educator" means a teacher, school administrator, guidance counselor, social worker, or an individual who works with students with special needs in an academic capacity. (3) "Local education agency" or "LEA" means the District of Columbia Public Schools system, any individual public charter school, or any group of public charter schools operating under a single charter. (4) "OSSE" means Office of the State Superintendent of Education. (5) "Public school" means District of Columbia Public Schools and public charter schools in the District of Columbia. (6) "Reading difficulty" means any neurological or physical impediment to reaching grade-level developmental reading milestones, including dyslexia, dyscalculia, or dysgraphia, and other reading disabilities. (7) "Science-based reading program" means a reading curriculum, based on the science of reading, that includes explicit and systematic instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension strategies.  (Mar. 16, 2021, D.C. Law 23-191, § 101, 68 DCR 00115.)  Applicability Applicability of D.C. Law 23-191: § 301 of D.C. Law 23-191 provided that the creation of this section by § 101 of D.C. Law 23-191 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
DC Code § 38-2581.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 25D - Prevention of Reading Difficulties|§ 38-2581.02. Office of the State Superintendent of Education responsibilities

(a) Beginning with School Year 2022-2023, OSSE shall provide an array of supports, informed by best practices such as the knowledge and practice standards of an international association of dyslexia, to assist LEAs and public schools to achieve the requirements and goals set forth in this chapter and to adopt teaching and learning practices that support students with reading difficulties, including: (1) Regular, high-quality professional development opportunities for an LEA's educators that will enable educators to: (A) Understand and recognize reading difficulties; (B) Screen for reading difficulties; and (C) Implement instruction in the general education classroom, or during reading intervention, that is systemic, cumulative, explicit, diagnostic, multi-sensory, and evidence-based to meet the educational needs of students with reading difficulties. (2) Awareness training on reading difficulties for all LEA educators, including those covered by § 38-2581.03(a). (3) A list of recommended screening instruments that an LEA may use to identify students who are at risk of reading difficulties, which screen for the following factors: (A) Phonological awareness; (B) Rapid naming skills; (C) Correspondence between sounds and letters; and (D) Decoding; and (4) Guidance on: (A) How to identify if a student has one or more reading difficulties, including how to distinguish whether an English language learner's reading issue is due to a reading difficulty or is associated with learning English as a second language; (B) Proper protocols and procedures for screening students for potential reading difficulties; and (C) Specialized, multi-tiered remediation and intervention instruction that is grounded in science-based reading instruction, intended for a general education setting and designed to support students who are identified as being at risk of having reading difficulties. (b) For the purpose of providing LEAs and public schools the services set forth in subsection (a) of this section, OSSE may: (1) Award a contract or grant to one or more for-profit or nonprofit organizations; (2) Award contracts or competitive or formula grants to LEAs, schools, or partnerships developed among schools or with nonprofit organizations; (3) Establish a memorandum of understanding with a District agency; or (4) Any combination of paragraphs (1) through (3) of this subsection. (c) OSSE shall hire at least one individual who has an expertise in reading and reading difficulties to implement the requirements of this section and § 38-2581.06.  (Mar. 16, 2021, D.C. Law 23-191, § 102, 68 DCR 00115.)  Applicability Applicability of D.C. Law 23-191: § 301 of D.C. Law 23-191 provided that the creation of this section by § 102 of D.C. Law 23-191 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
DC Code § 38-2581.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 25D - Prevention of Reading Difficulties|§ 38-2581.03. Professional development on reading difficulties

(a)(1) Beginning with School Year 2022-2023 and annually thereafter, each public school shall ensure that the number of educators equal to the number of general education teachers working with students in kindergarten through second grade at that school have completed professional development on reading difficulties. (2) The training required in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be provided by OSSE, an LEA, or a third-party with an expertise in reading and reading difficulties, and shall comply with the standards set forth in § 38-2581.02(a)(1). (b) Beginning with School Year 2022-2023 and annually thereafter, each educator employed by an LEA, including those who received training pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, shall complete awareness training on reading difficulties as provided by OSSE pursuant to § 38-2581.02(a)(2).  (Mar. 16, 2021, D.C. Law 23-191, § 103, 68 DCR 00115.)  Applicability Applicability of D.C. Law 23-191: § 301 of D.C. Law 23-191 provided that the creation of this section by § 103 of D.C. Law 23-191 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
DC Code § 38-2581.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 25D - Prevention of Reading Difficulties|§ 38-2581.04. Universal screening and intervention for reading difficulties

(a) Beginning with School Year 2023-2024, using the guidance provided by OSSE pursuant to § 38-2581.02(a)(3), an LEA shall ensure that all students in kindergarten through second grade are screened for reading difficulties. (b) If an LEA chooses to use a screening instrument that is not recommended by OSSE pursuant to § 38-2581.02(a)(3), the LEA shall make available, upon request, its reasoning as to why it chose to use that particular screening tool.  (Mar. 16, 2021, D.C. Law 23-191, § 104, 68 DCR 00115.)  Applicability Applicability of D.C. Law 23-191: § 301 of D.C. Law 23-191 provided that the creation of this section by § 104 of D.C. Law 23-191 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
DC Code § 38-2581.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 25D - Prevention of Reading Difficulties|§ 38-2581.05. Reading intervention

(a) Beginning with School Year 2023-2024, if the screening results from the universal screening performed pursuant to § 38-2581.04 indicate that a student is at risk of having a reading difficulty, an LEA shall: (1) Provide remediation and intervention instruction that will explicitly address the area of need identified in the screening; and (2) Provide written notification to the parent or guardian of the student that includes the screening results, describes the supplemental reading instruction that will be provided to the student, and requests a meeting to discuss individualized student support. (b) This section does not alleviate a local education agency from its obligations under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, approved April 13, 1970 (84 Stat. 175; 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq.).  (Mar. 16, 2021, D.C. Law 23-191, § 105, 68 DCR 00115.)  Applicability Applicability of D.C. Law 23-191: § 301 of D.C. Law 23-191 provided that the creation of this section by § 105 of D.C. Law 23-191 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
DC Code § 38-2581.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 25D - Prevention of Reading Difficulties|§ 38-2581.06. Compliance reporting

(a) Beginning October 31, 2023, and by October 31 of each year thereafter, District of Columbia Public Schools ("DCPS") shall send a letter to OSSE reporting whether each DCPS school has complied with the requirements set forth in this chapter in the previous school year. If a DCPS school has failed to comply with one of more sections of this chapter, DCPS shall state the name of the school, the deficiency, and the timeline for curing said deficiency. (b)(1) Beginning October 31, 2023, and by October 31 of each year thereafter, each public charter LEA shall send a letter to the Public Charter School Board ("PCSB") reporting whether each public charter school within the LEA has complied with the requirements set forth in this chapter in the previous school year. If a public charter school has failed to comply with one of more sections of this chapter, the public charter school LEA shall state the name of the school, the deficiency, and the timeline for curing the deficiency. (2) By November 15, 2023, and by November 15 of each year thereafter, the PCSB shall transmit a copy of each letter to OSSE. (c) OSSE shall make publicly available the compliance letters within 10 business days after receiving the letters from DCPS and the PCSB.  (Mar. 16, 2021, D.C. Law 23-191, § 106, 68 DCR 00115.)  Applicability Applicability of D.C. Law 23-191: § 301 of D.C. Law 23-191 provided that the creation of this section by § 106 of D.C. Law 23-191 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
DC Code § 38-2581.07 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 25D - Prevention of Reading Difficulties|§ 38-2581.07. Science-based reading program

Beginning with School Year 2024-2025, each LEA shall adopt a science-based reading program.  (Mar. 16, 2021, D.C. Law 23-191, § 107, 68 DCR 00115.)  Applicability Applicability of D.C. Law 23-191: § 301 of D.C. Law 23-191 provided that the creation of this section by § 107 of D.C. Law 23-191 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
DC Code § 38-2601.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 26 - Office of the State Superintendent of Education|§ 38-2601.01. Duties

The Office of the State Superintendent of Education shall serve as the state education agency and perform the functions of a state education agency for the District of Columbia under applicable federal law, including grant-making, oversight, and state educational agency functions for standards, assessments, and federal accountability requirements for elementary and secondary education.  (Oct. 21, 2000, D.C. Law 13-176, § 2a; as added June 12, 2007, D.C. Law 17-9, § 302(b), 54 DCR 4102.)  Editor's Notes  For a requirement that in Fiscal Years 2022, 2023, and 2024, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education ("OSSE") use federal American Rescue Plan funds to establish a learning loss program to support evidence-based approaches to learning acceleration or high impact tutoring, see § 4172 of D.C. Act 24-159.  Applicability: Section 305 of Law 17-9 provided that this title shall apply upon Congressional enactment of Title IX and inclusion of its effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Congress enacted the provisions of Title IX in Pub. L. 110-33, approved June 1, 2007.
DC Code § 38-2602.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 26 - Office of the State Superintendent of Education|§ 38-2602.01. Transfer of state-level functions from the Board of Education

(a) All positions, personnel, property, records, and unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, and other funds available or to be made available to the District of Columbia Board of Education that support state-level functions related to state education agency responsibilities and all powers, duties, and functions delegated to the District of Columbia Board of Education concerning the establishment, development, and institution of state-level functions related to state education agency responsibilities identified in § 38-2602 are transferred to the Office of the State Superintendent of Education. (b) The transfer described in subsection (a) of this section shall be in accordance with § 38-2606.  (Oct. 21, 2000, D.C. Law 13-176, § 3a; as added June 12, 2007, D.C. Law 17-9, § 302(d), 54 DCR 4102.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 38-2605.01. Editor's Notes Applicability: Section 305 of Law 17-9 provided that this title shall apply upon Congressional enactment of Title IX and inclusion of its effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Congress enacted the provisions of Title IX in Pub. L. 110-33, approved June 1, 2007.
DC Code § 38-2603 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 26 - Office of the State Superintendent of Education|§ 38-2603. Requirements for short-term SEO plan

The short-term SEO plan shall: (1) Be formulated in consultation with the Board of Education, the Superintendent of Schools, the Public Charter School Board, District agencies with responsibilities for functions specified in § 38-2602, the District of Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Authority (“DCFRMAA”) and any relevant federal agencies; (2) Be adopted by the Officer only after at least one public hearing on the proposed short-term plan; (3) Identify the authority and responsibility of each party at each stage in the transition process; (4) Specify dates and benchmarks for transfer of authority, responsibility, budget, and employees; (5) Specify the estimated cost to the SEO of carrying out each function specified in § 38-2602, and the recommended source of revenues; and (6) Identify any factors with potential for disrupting services to students and recommend steps to prevent any possible disruption.  (Oct. 21, 2000, D.C. Law 13-176, § 4, 47 DCR 6835.)
DC Code § 38-2604 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 38 - Educational Institutions|Chapter 26 - Office of the State Superintendent of Education|§ 38-2604. Short-term SEO plan

(a) Subject to the SEO’s determination that adequate funds and staffing are available to ensure a successful transfer, and that the assumption of authority conforms with all pertinent requirements of federal law, the short-term plan shall include the following timelines: (1) With regard to federally sponsored summer feeding programs, the plan shall provide for SEO assumption of functions sufficiently in advance to make the SEO fully responsible for the summer 2001 program. (2) With regard to fall enrollment verification, the plan shall provide for SEO assumption of full authority no later than July 1, 2001, or on such date as the DCFRMAA shall relinquish to the SEO its authority pursuant to § 38-1804.02. (3) With regard to documentation and verification of student residency in the District, the plan shall provide for SEO assumption of full authority no later than April 1, 2001. (4) With regard to recommendations for revisions in the Uniform Per Student Funding Formula, the plan shall provide for submission by the SEO to the Mayor and Council no later than September 30, 2001. (b) If at the time of proposed transfer under the short-term plan the SEO is for any reason unable to assume full responsibility for all functions to be transferred, such functions shall continue to be performed by the agency or body currently carrying them out.  (Oct. 21, 2000, D.C. Law 13-176, § 5, 47 DCR 6835.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 38-308 and § 38-2602.