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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 6 - Student Health Care › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 38–604. Notice of noncompliance; attendance unaffected

§ 38–604. Notice of noncompliance; attendance unaffected.
(a) No student shall be excluded from school on account of his or her failure to furnish a required certificate of health, testing for lead poisoning or dental health. If a certificate of health, testing for lead poisoning or dental health is not furnished when required, the principal or other appropriate school official shall give both oral and written notice to a minor student’s parent(s) or guardian or an adult student that submission of the certificate is required by law. The notice shall explain how to contact the public health authorities for the purpose of having the student examined if private health care is not available or desired. If after 30 calendar days the student has still not furnished the required certificate of health, testing for lead poisoning or dental health, the principal or other appropriate school official shall inquire into whether the student has had an examination. If the student has not been given an examination and none is scheduled, the principal or other appropriate school official shall notify the public health authorities, who shall make prompt and, if necessary, continuing efforts to secure the consent of the parent(s), guardian, or adult student so that the student may as soon as possible be given the required examination(s) either in a public health facility or at school.
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions in subsection (a) of this section, any parent or guardian who, without good cause, fails to comply with the provisions of this subchapter or any rule issued pursuant to § 38-608 shall, at the discretion of the Mayor, be subject to a fine not to exceed $100 per school year.
(Dec. 3, 1985, D.C. Law 6-66, § 5, 32 DCR 6086; Oct. 15, 1993, D.C. Law 10-29, § 2(e), 40 DCR 5752.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2404.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 6 - Student Health Care › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 38–605. Fee for examination by public health authorities; indigency

§ 38–605. Fee for examination by public health authorities; indigency.
A fee, based on rates to be established by the Mayor, shall be charged to a minor student’s parent(s) or guardian or an adult student when the student has been examined by public health authorities pursuant to this subchapter and the parent(s), guardian, or adult student is not indigent. The Mayor shall define “indigency” under this section and may establish a sliding scale of partial payment based on the parents’, guardian’s, or adult student’s reasonable ability to pay some of the examination costs. Under no circumstances shall a student be excluded from school pending the payment of a fee imposed under this section.
(Dec. 3, 1985, D.C. Law 6-66, § 6, 32 DCR 6086.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2405.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 38-606.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 6 - Student Health Care › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 38–606. Duty to obtain treatment

§ 38–606. Duty to obtain treatment.
If a student is excluded from school pursuant to subchapter II of Chapter 1 of Title 7, it shall be his or her responsibility if an adult student, and the responsibility of his or her parent(s) or guardian if a minor student, to obtain any treatment necessary for him or her to resume attendance at school. If private health care is not available or desired, the Mayor shall ensure that the necessary treatment is made available by public health authorities after obtaining the consent of the parent(s), guardian, adult student, or, when authorized by District law, minor student. Fees shall be determined in the same manner as provided in § 38-605.
(Dec. 3, 1985, D.C. Law 6-66, § 7, 32 DCR 6086.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2406.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 6 - Student Health Care › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 38–607. Student health files

§ 38–607. Student health files.
(a) The Board of Education, with respect to public school students, and the Mayor, with respect to private school students, shall establish uniform procedures requiring elementary and secondary schools in the District to maintain health files for each student. Each student’s health file shall contain all health-related documents submitted by or on behalf of the student.
(b) A student’s health file and all certificates of health and dental health furnished pursuant to this subchapter shall be confidential and subject to inspection, disclosure, and use only as provided by applicable District and federal law.
(Dec. 3, 1985, D.C. Law 6-66, § 8, 32 DCR 6086.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2407.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 6 - Student Health Care › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 38–608. Joint administration by Mayor and Board of Education; rules

§ 38–608. Joint administration by Mayor and Board of Education; rules.
The Mayor and the Board of Education shall jointly administer this subchapter and each shall issue rules pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, to carry out its purposes.
(Dec. 3, 1985, D.C. Law 6-66, § 9, 32 DCR 6086.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2408.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 38-604.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 6 - Student Health Care › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 38–609. Protection from liability

§ 38–609. Protection from liability.
Neither the District government or its agencies, officials, and employees nor any private school or its officials and employees shall be subject to civil or criminal liability for failing to recognize or communicate a need for treatment from information contained in a student’s health file, or to obtain treatment for a student solely on account of such information.
(Dec. 3, 1985, D.C. Law 6-66, § 10, 32 DCR 6086.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2409.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 6 - Student Health Care › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 38–610. Reporting and studies of lead poisoning tests

§ 38–610. Reporting and studies of lead poisoning tests.
(a) The Mayor shall establish requirements for the mandatory reporting of all lead poisoning tests conducted in the District of Columbia.
(b) The Mayor shall use the data collected in subsection (a) of this section to conduct an epidemiological study for the purpose of preventing future lead poisoning. The Mayor shall submit the study to the Council of the District of Columbia within 2 years from October 15, 1993.
(Dec. 3, 1985, D.C. Law 6-66, § 10a; as added Oct. 15, 1993, D.C. Law 10-29, § 2(f), 40 DCR 5752.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2410.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) requirement of the notification of positive COVID-19 cases within 24 hours to families with a student in an affected classroom, see § 2 of Returning to School Safely Emergency Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Act 24-322, Feb. 8, 2022, 0 DCR 0).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 6 - Student Health Care › Subchapter III - Administration of Medication by Public School Employees. [Repealed] › § 38–631. Definitions [Repealed]

§ 38–631. Definitions [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Oct. 5, 1993, D.C. Law 10-55, § 2, 40 DCR 7219; Feb. 2, 2008, D.C. Law 17-107, § 14, 54 DCR 12230.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2431.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 6 - Student Health Care › Subchapter III - Administration of Medication by Public School Employees. [Repealed] › § 38–632. Administration of medication by a public school employee

§ 38–632. Administration of medication by a public school employee.
Repealed.
(Oct. 5, 1993, D.C. Law 10-55, § 3, 40 DCR 7219; May 16, 1995, D.C. Law 10-255, § 24, 41 DCR 5193; Feb. 2, 2008, D.C. Law 17-107, § 14, 54 DCR 12230.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2432.
Emergency Legislation
See notes to § 38-631.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 6 - Student Health Care › Subchapter III - Administration of Medication by Public School Employees. [Repealed] › § 38–633. Requirements for the licensed practitioner

§ 38–633. Requirements for the licensed practitioner.
Repealed.
(Oct. 5, 1993, D.C. Law 10-55, § 4, 40 DCR 7219; Feb. 2, 2008, D.C. Law 17-107, § 14, 54 DCR 12230.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2433.
Emergency Legislation
See notes to § 38-631.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 6 - Student Health Care › Subchapter III - Administration of Medication by Public School Employees. [Repealed] › § 38–634. Rules and regulations for implementation of subchapter

§ 38–634. Rules and regulations for implementation of subchapter.
Repealed.
(Oct. 5, 1993, D.C. Law 10-55, § 5, 40 DCR 7219; Feb. 2, 2008, D.C. Law 17-107, § 14, 54 DCR 12230.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2434.
Emergency Legislation
See notes to § 38-631.
For temporary (90-day) addition of §§ 31-2451 to 31-2454 1981 Ed., see §§ 2 to 5 of the Attendance and School Safety Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-319, April 17, 2000, 47 DCR 2882).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 6 - Student Health Care › Subchapter IV - Student Access to Treatment › § 38–651.04. Medication administration training program

§ 38–651.04. Medication administration training program.
(a) By July 1, 2008, the Mayor shall develop and implement a medication administration training program, which shall provide training and certification of employees and agents of a school to:
(1) Administer medication to students with valid medication action plans who are not authorized to possess that medication or are not competent to self-administer the medication; and
(2) Administer medication in emergency circumstances to any student experiencing an acute episode of asthma, anaphylaxis, or other illness.
(b) All training provided pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall be conducted by a health-care professional licensed in the District of Columbia.
(c) A health-care professional shall provide a school with written certification of successful completion of the training for each employee or agent of the school. The certification shall be valid for 3 years.
(Feb. 2, 2008, D.C. Law 17-107, § 5, 54 DCR 12230; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-169, § 24, 59 DCR 5567.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 38-651.05 and § 38-651.06.
Effect of Amendments
The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-169 substituted “experiencing” for “suffering” in (a)(2).
Editor's Notes
Section 35 of D.C. Law 19-169 provided that no provision of the act shall impair any right or obligation existing under law.
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of Authority to the Student Access to Treatment Act of 2007, see Mayor’s Order 2008-85, June 11, 2008 ( 55 DCR 9362).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 6 - Student Health Care › Subchapter IV - Student Access to Treatment › § 38–651.05. Administration of medication

§ 38–651.05. Administration of medication.
An employee or agent trained and certified pursuant to § 38-651.04 may administer medication to a student with a valid medication action plan; provided, that:
(1) The responsible person has delivered the medication to be administered to the school;
(2) The employee or agent is under the general supervision of licensed health practitioner; and
(3) Except in emergency circumstances, the responsible person has administered the initial dose of a new medication.
(Feb. 2, 2008, D.C. Law 17-107, § 6, 54 DCR 12230.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 6 - Student Health Care › Subchapter IV - Student Access to Treatment › § 38–651.06. Administration of medication in emergency circumstances

§ 38–651.06. Administration of medication in emergency circumstances.
(a) No employee or agent of a school shall administer medication in emergency circumstances to any student unless he or she has been trained and certified pursuant to § 38-651.04.
(b) The Mayor shall obtain a standing order signed by at least one practicing physician licensed in the District that identifies the specific medications that may be administered in emergency circumstances and provides appropriate administration instructions.
(c) A student need not have a known diagnosis or a medication action plan to receive treatment in emergency circumstances from a trained employee or agent of the school.
(d) The Mayor shall develop a procedure by which the responsible person may request that the student not receive treatment in emergency circumstances.
(Feb. 2, 2008, D.C. Law 17-107, § 7, 54 DCR 12230; Mar. 9, 2016, D.C. Law 21-77, § 2(d), 63 DCR 756.)
Effect of Amendments
The 2016 amendment by D.C. Law 21-77 would have substituted “the student” for “a minor student” in (d).
Applicability
Section 7002 of D.C. Law 21-160 repealed section 4 of D.C. Law 21-77. Therefore the changes made to this section by D.C. Law 21-177 have been given effect.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-77: § 4 of D.C. Law 21-77 provided that the change made to this section by § 2(d) of D.C. Law 21-77 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.
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of Authority to the Student Access to Treatment Act of 2007, see Mayor’s Order 2008-85, June 11, 2008 ( 55 DCR 9362).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 6 - Student Health Care › Subchapter IV - Student Access to Treatment › § 38–651.07. Posting of emergency response information

§ 38–651.07. Posting of emergency response information.
By July 1, 2008, the Mayor shall develop a standardized form for posting emergency response information. The information shall be posted in all schools and shall include:
(1) An explanation of the symptoms and possible consequences of conditions covered by this subchapter;
(2) The names of all the employees or agents of the particular school who are trained and certified to administer medication in emergency circumstances; and
(3) The emergency response steps, as identified by the Mayor, to be taken by the school.
(Feb. 2, 2008, D.C. Law 17-107, § 8, 54 DCR 12230.)
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of Authority to the Student Access to Treatment Act of 2007, see Mayor’s Order 2008-85, June 11, 2008 ( 55 DCR 9362).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 6 - Student Health Care › Subchapter IV - Student Access to Treatment › § 38–651.08. Maintenance of records

§ 38–651.08. Maintenance of records.
(a) A school shall keep the medication action plans in the school health suite or other designated, easily accessible location.
(b) A school shall create and maintain a list of students with valid medication action plans, including the emergency contact information for each student. The principal of the school may distribute the list among appropriate employees or agents of the school.
(c) A school shall maintain accurate records of all its employees and agents who are certified to administer medication.
(d) A school shall maintain accurate records of all incidents where medication was administered to a student in an emergency circumstance.
(Feb. 2, 2008, D.C. Law 17-107, § 9, 54 DCR 12230.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 5 of Student Access to Treatment Emergency Amendment Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-82, July 26, 2007, 54 DCR 7999).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 5 of Student Access to Treatment Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-140, October 17, 2007, 54 DCR 10736).
Temporary Legislation
Section 5 of Law 17-52 added a section to read as follows:
“Sec. 5. Maintenance of records.
“(a) A school shall keep the medication action plan in the school health suite, or other designated, easily accessible location.
“(b) A school shall create and maintain a list of students with valid medication action plans, including the emergency contact information for each student. The principal of the school may distribute this list among appropriate school employees.
“(c) Each school that has a student with a medication action plan for self-administration may schedule a meeting at the beginning of the school year with the school nurse, the principal, the student, the responsible person, and any other appropriate school staff to review the student’s medication action plan. Authorization to possess and self-administer previously approved medication shall not be dependent on having had this meeting.”
Section 11(b) of D.C. Law 17-52 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 6 - Student Health Care › Subchapter IV - Student Access to Treatment › § 38–651.09. Storage of medication

§ 38–651.09. Storage of medication.
(a) Except as provided in § 38-651.04a, a school may procure medication for the treatment of asthma or other illness for use in emergency circumstances. The medication shall be properly stored and maintained in an easily accessible location.
(b)(1) A school may receive medication to store for the treatment of asthma, anaphylaxis, or other illness from the responsible person for a student with a valid medication action plan.
(2) The medication shall be:
(A) Properly stored at the school in a location to which the student has immediate access in case of an emergency; and
(B) Labeled with the:
(i) Name of the student;
(ii) Name of the medication;
(iii) Dosage;
(iv) Time of administration; and
(v) Duration of medication.
(3) No school shall be required to store more than a 3-school-day supply of medication for any one student.
(Feb. 2, 2008, D.C. Law 17-107, § 10, 54 DCR 12230; Mar. 9, 2016, D.C. Law 21-77, § 2(e), 63 DCR 756.)
Effect of Amendments
The 2016 amendment by D.C. Law 21-77, in (a), would have added "Except as provided in § 38-0651.04a” and would have deleted “anaphylaxis” following “asthma.”
Applicability
Section 7002 of D.C. Law 21-160 repealed section 4 of D.C. Law 21-77. Therefore the changes made to this section by D.C. Law 21-177 have been given effect.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-77: § 4 of D.C. Law 21-77 provided that the change made to this section by § 2(e) of D.C. Law 21-77 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.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 6 of Student Access to Treatment Emergency Amendment Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-82, July 26, 2007, 54 DCR 7999).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 6 of Student Access to Treatment Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-140, October 17, 2007, 54 DCR 10736).
Temporary Legislation
Section 6 of Law 17-52 added a section to read as follows:
“Sec. 6. Storage of medication.
“(a) A school may receive additional medication from the responsible person for a student with a valid medication action plan; provided, that no school shall be required to store more than a 30-school-day supply of medication for any one student.
“(b) Additional medication shall be:
“(1) Properly stored at the school in a location to which the student has immediate access in case of an emergency; and
“(2) Labeled with the name of the student and the name of the medication, including the dosage, the frequency of administration, and the duration of the medication.
Section 11(b) of D.C. Law 17-52 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 6 - Student Health Care › Subchapter IV - Student Access to Treatment › § 38–651.10. Misuse

§ 38–651.10. Misuse.
(a) A school may deny a medication action plan pursuant to terms established by the Mayor.
(b) A student who self-administers medication while at school, at a school-sponsored activity, or while on school-sponsored transportation for a purpose other than his or her own treatment may be subject to disciplinary action by the school; provided, that disciplinary action shall not limit or restrict the access of a student to his or her prescribed medication. The school shall promptly notify the responsible person of any disciplinary action imposed.
(Feb. 2, 2008, D.C. Law 17-107, § 11, 54 DCR 12230.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 7 of Student Access to Treatment Emergency Amendment Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-82, July 26, 2007, 54 DCR 7999).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 7 of Student Access to Treatment Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-140, October 17, 2007, 54 DCR 10736).
Temporary Legislation
Section 7 of Law 17-52 added a section to read as follows:
“Sec. 7. Misuse.
“A student who self-administers medication while at school, at a school-sponsored activity, or while on school-sponsored transportation for a purpose other than his or her own authorized treatment may be subject to disciplinary action by the school; provided, that disciplinary action shall not limit or restrict the access of a student to his or her prescribed medication. The school shall promptly notify the responsible person of any disciplinary action imposed.”
Section 11(b) of D.C. Law 17-52 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 6 - Student Health Care › Subchapter IV - Student Access to Treatment › § 38–651.11. Liability

§ 38–651.11. Liability.
The District, a school, an employee or agent of a school, or the practicing physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice nurse who has issued the standing order pursuant to this subchapter shall be immune from civil liability for the good-faith performance of responsibilities under this subchapter; except, that no immunity shall extend to criminal acts, intentional wrongdoing, gross negligence, or wanton or willful misconduct.
(Feb. 2, 2008, D.C. Law 17-107, § 12, 54 DCR 12230; Mar. 9, 2016, D.C. Law 21-77, § 2(f), 63 DCR 756.)
Effect of Amendments
The 2016 amendment by D.C. Law 21-77 would have substituted “an employee or agent of a school, or the practicing physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice nurse who has issued the standing order pursuant to this subchapter” for “or an employee or agent of a school.”
Applicability
Section 7002 of D.C. Law 21-160 repealed section 4 of D.C. Law 21-77. Therefore the changes made to this section by D.C. Law 21-177 have been given effect.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-77: § 4 of D.C. Law 21-77 provided that the change made to this section by § 2(f) of D.C. Law 21-77 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.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 8 of Student Access to Treatment Emergency Amendment Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-82, July 26, 2007, 54 DCR 7999).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 8 of Student Access to Treatment Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-140, October 17, 2007, 54 DCR 10736).
Temporary Legislation
Section 8 of Law 17-52 added a section to read as follows:
“Sec. 8. Liability waiver.
“(a) No school nor any employee or agent of a school shall be held liable for the good-faith performance of responsibilities under this act.
“(b) Except as provided in subsection (a) of this section, nothing in this act shall be interpreted to create a cause of action or to increase or diminish the liability of any person.”
Section 11(b) of D.C. Law 17-52 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 6 - Student Health Care › Subchapter IV - Student Access to Treatment › § 38–651.12. Rules

§ 38–651.12. Rules.
(a) The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2 [§ 2-501 et seq.], shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this subchapter.
(b) The Mayor may establish, by regulation, additional types of medication that a student may self-administer and other illnesses for which a student may self-administer medication other than those provided in this subchapter.
(c) All existing rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to subchapter III of this chapter [§ 38-631 et seq.] [repealed], shall remain in effect until rules promulgated pursuant to this subchapter become effective.
(d) By August 1, 2016, pursuant to the authority granted by § 38-2602(b)(11), OSSE, in consultation with the Department of Health, shall issue rules to implement the provisions of § 38-651.04a, including establishing a protocol for record keeping whenever epinephrine is administered pursuant to § 38-651.04a.
(Feb. 2, 2008, D.C. Law 17-107, § 13, 54 DCR 12230; Mar. 9, 2016, D.C. Law 21-77, § 2(g), 63 DCR 756.)
Effect of Amendments
The 2016 amendment by D.C. Law 21-77 would have added (d).
Applicability
Section 7002 of D.C. Law 21-160 repealed section 4 of D.C. Law 21-77. Therefore the changes made to this section by D.C. Law 21-177 have been given effect.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-77: § 4 of D.C. Law 21-77 provided that the change made to this section by § 2(g) of D.C. Law 21-77 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.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 9 of Student Access to Treatment Emergency Amendment Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-82, July 26, 2007, 54 DCR 7999).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 9 of Student Access to Treatment Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-140, October 17, 2007, 54 DCR 10736).
Temporary Legislation
Section 9 of Law 17-52 added a section to read as follows:
“Sec. 9. Rules.
“(a) The Mayor, pursuant to Title 1 of the District of Columbia Administrative Procedure Act, approved October 21, 1968 (82 Stat. 1204; D.C. Official Code § 2-501 et seq.), shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this act.
“(b) The Mayor may establish, by regulation, additional types of medication a student may self-administer and potentially life-threatening illnesses for which a student may self-administer medication other than those provided in this act.”
Section 11(b) of D.C. Law 17-52 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of Authority to the Student Access to Treatment Act of 2007, see Mayor’s Order 2008-85, June 11, 2008 ( 55 DCR 9362).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 6 - Student Health Care › Subchapter V - School Health Innovations Grant Program › § 38–671.01. Definitions. [Repealed]

§ 38–671.01. Definitions. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(May 5, 2018, D.C. Law 22-98, § 101, 65 DCR 2874; Dec. 3, 2020, D.C. Law 23-149, § 7095, 67 DCR 10493.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 6 - Student Health Care › Subchapter V - School Health Innovations Grant Program › § 38–671.02. School Health Innovations Grant Program. [Repealed]

§ 38–671.02. School Health Innovations Grant Program. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(May 5, 2018, D.C. Law 22-98, § 102, 65 DCR 2874; Dec. 3, 2020, D.C. Law 23-149, § 7095, 67 DCR 10493.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 6 - Student Health Care › Subchapter V - School Health Innovations Grant Program › § 38–671.03. Application process. [Repealed]

§ 38–671.03. Application process. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(May 5, 2018, D.C. Law 22-98, § 103, 65 DCR 2874; Dec. 3, 2020, D.C. Law 23-149, § 7095, 67 DCR 10493.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 6 - Student Health Care › Subchapter V - School Health Innovations Grant Program › § 38–671.04. Evaluation of health care clinic operations. [Repealed]

§ 38–671.04. Evaluation of health care clinic operations. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(May 5, 2018, D.C. Law 22-98, § 104, 65 DCR 2874; Dec. 3, 2020, D.C. Law 23-149, § 7095, 67 DCR 10493.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 6 - Student Health Care › Subchapter V - School Health Innovations Grant Program › § 38–671.05. Ownership of health records. [Repealed]

§ 38–671.05. Ownership of health records. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(May 5, 2018, D.C. Law 22-98, § 105, 65 DCR 2874; Dec. 3, 2020, D.C. Law 23-149, § 7095, 67 DCR 10493.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 7 - Free Textbooks › § 38–702. Books remain District property

§ 38–702. Books remain District property.
All books purchased by the Board of Education shall be held as property of the District of Columbia and shall be loaned to pupils under such conditions as the Board of Education may prescribe.
(Jan. 31, 1930, 46 Stat. 62, ch. 32, § 2.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-702.
1973 Ed., § 31-402.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 7 - Free Textbooks › § 38–703. Liability for damaged books

§ 38–703. Liability for damaged books.
Parents and guardians of pupils shall be responsible for all books loaned to the children in their charge and shall be held liable for the full price of every such book destroyed, lost, or so damaged as to be made unfit for use by other pupils.
(Jan. 31, 1930, 46 Stat. 62, ch. 32, § 3.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-703.
1973 Ed., § 31-403.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 7 - Free Textbooks › § 38–704. Limitation on purchases

§ 38–704. Limitation on purchases.
The Board of Education shall purchase for use in the public schools only such books and supplies as shall have been duly recommended by the Superintendent of Schools and formally approved by the Board of Education.
(Jan. 31, 1930, 46 Stat. 62, ch. 32, § 4; Apr. 12, 1997, D.C. Law 11-259, § 312, 44 DCR 1423; Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 704, 47 DCR 6308.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-704.
1973 Ed., § 31-404.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 13-172 deleted “, through the Office of Contracting and Procurement” preceding “purchase for use”.
Cross References
Additional powers and duties of Superintendent, see § 38-105.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90-day) amendment of section, see § 704 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-376, July 24, 2000, 47 DCR 6574).
For temporary (90-day) amendment of section, see § 704 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-438, October 20, 2000, 47 DCR 8740).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 7 - Free Textbooks › § 38–705. Sale or exchange authorized

§ 38–705. Sale or exchange authorized.
The Board of Education, in its discretion, is authorized to make exchange or to sell books or other educational supplies which are no longer desired for school use.
(Jan. 31, 1930, 46 Stat. 62, ch. 32, § 5.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-705.
1973 Ed., § 31-405.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 7 - Free Textbooks › § 38–706. Expense of textbooks and supplies

§ 38–706. Expense of textbooks and supplies.
The Board of Education is authorized to provide for the necessary expenses of purchase, distribution, care, and preservation of said textbooks and educational supplies out of money appropriated under authority of this chapter.
(Jan. 31, 1930, 46 Stat. 62, ch. 32, § 6.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-706.
1973 Ed., § 31-406.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 7A - Financial Literacy › § 38–731.01. Definitions

§ 38–731.01. Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the term:
(1) “Financial literacy” means the ability to make informed decisions about one’s personal finances, based on an understanding of the principles of credit, debt, savings and investments, depository institutions, interest, and budgeting.
(2) “Financial Literacy Council” means the District of Columbia Financial Literacy Council.
(Aug. 15, 2008, D.C. Law 17-209, § 2, 55 DCR 6979.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 7A - Financial Literacy › § 38–731.02. Financial literacy education in schools

§ 38–731.02. Financial literacy education in schools.
The Mayor shall submit to the Council, within 180 days after August 15, 2008, a plan for the implementation of financial literacy education in public schools.
(Aug. 15, 2008, D.C. Law 17-209, § 3, 55 DCR 6979.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 7A - Financial Literacy › § 38–731.03. Establishment of the District of Columbia Financial Literacy Council

§ 38–731.03. Establishment of the District of Columbia Financial Literacy Council.
There is established the District of Columbia Financial Literacy Council to assist and advise the Mayor and the Council in promoting the financial literacy of the residents of the District.
(Aug. 15, 2008, D.C. Law 17-209, § 4, 55 DCR 6979.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 7A - Financial Literacy › § 38–731.04. Members of the Financial Literacy Council

§ 38–731.04. Members of the Financial Literacy Council.
(a) The Financial Literacy Council shall consist of 9 members, as follows:
(1) One member shall be appointed by the Chairman of the Council.
(2) One member shall be appointed by the chairperson of the Council committee with oversight of the Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking.
(3) One member shall be appointed by the Chief Financial Officer.
(4) Six members shall be appointed by the Mayor and shall be comprised of:
(A) One member who shall represent the Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking;
(B) One member who shall represent the District of Columbia Public Schools; and
(C) Four members who shall be District residents with extensive knowledge of financial institutions, personal finance, and financial literacy programs.
(b) Members shall not be compensated for their service on the Financial Literacy Council.
(c) Members shall serve for terms of 4 years; provided, that of the initial members appointed:
(1) Members appointed under subsection (a)(4)(C) of this section shall serve initial terms of 2 years; and
(2) Members appointed under subsections (a)(1), (a)(2), (a)(3), (a)(4)(A), and (a)(4)(B) of this section shall serve initial terms of 4 years.
(d) The Mayor shall designate one member as the chairperson. The designated member shall serve as chairperson until the conclusion of his or her current term of membership.
(Aug. 15, 2008, D.C. Law 17-209, § 5, 55 DCR 6979.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 7A - Financial Literacy › § 38–731.05. Duties of the Financial Literacy Council

§ 38–731.05. Duties of the Financial Literacy Council.
The Financial Literacy Council shall:
(1) Meet at least quarterly;
(2) Create and operate under its own rules of procedure;
(3) Develop a plan, to be submitted to the Mayor and the Council within 6 months after August 15, 2008, for the coordination of the District’s various financial literacy efforts;
(4) Submit to the Mayor and the Council an annual report and recommendations on the financial literacy status of the District, with the first report and recommendations to be delivered within 12 months of August 15, 2008;
(5) In the first report, the Council shall endeavor to address, among other issues, matters related to District residents’ recovery from foreclosure, bankruptcy, and consumer rights; and
(6) Submit to the Mayor and Council other reports and recommendations as it considers useful for the promotion of financial literacy in the District.
(Aug. 15, 2008, D.C. Law 17-209, § 6, 55 DCR 6979.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 7B - Education Preparedness › Subchapter I - Early Warning and Support System. [Repealed] › § 38–751.01. Short title. [Repealed]

§ 38–751.01. Short title. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(June 19, 2012, D.C. Law 19-142, § 101, 59 DCR 3642; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 4183, 68 DCR 010163.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 4183 of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 7B - Education Preparedness › Subchapter I - Early Warning and Support System. [Repealed] › § 38–751.02. Definitions. [Repealed]

§ 38–751.02. Definitions. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(June 19, 2012, D.C. Law 19-142, § 102, 59 DCR 3642; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 4183, 68 DCR 010163.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 4183 of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 7B - Education Preparedness › Subchapter I - Early Warning and Support System. [Repealed] › § 38–751.03. Pilot early warning and support system. [Repealed]

§ 38–751.03. Pilot early warning and support system. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(June 19, 2012, D.C. Law 19-142, § 103, 59 DCR 3642; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 4183, 68 DCR 010163.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 4183 of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 7B - Education Preparedness › Subchapter I - Early Warning and Support System. [Repealed] › § 38–751.04. Survey. [Repealed]

§ 38–751.04. Survey. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(June 19, 2012, D.C. Law 19-142, § 104, 59 DCR 3642; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 4183, 68 DCR 010163.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 4183 of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 7B - Education Preparedness › Subchapter I - Early Warning and Support System. [Repealed] › § 38–751.05. Report. [Repealed]

§ 38–751.05. Report. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(June 19, 2012, D.C. Law 19-142, § 105, 59 DCR 3642; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 4183, 68 DCR 010163.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 4183 of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 7B - Education Preparedness › Subchapter II - Post-Secondary Preparation Plan › § 38–752.01. Short title

§ 38–752.01. Short title.
This subchapter may be cited as the “Post-Secondary Preparation Plan Act of 2012”.
(June 19, 2012, D.C. Law 19-142, § 201, 59 DCR 3642.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 7B - Education Preparedness › Subchapter II - Post-Secondary Preparation Plan › § 38–752.02. Definitions

§ 38–752.02. Definitions.
For the purposes of this subchapter, the term:
(1) “Post-secondary institution” means an entity that awards an academic degree or professional certification, which may include a:
(A) University;
(B) College;
(C) Seminary;
(D) Vocational school;
(E) Trade school; or
(F) The military.
(2) “Public high school” means a public school or public charter school that provides instruction for students in the 9th through 12th grades.
(June 19, 2012, D.C. Law 19-142, § 202, 59 DCR 3642.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 7B - Education Preparedness › Subchapter II - Post-Secondary Preparation Plan › § 38–752.03. Post-secondary preparation plan

§ 38–752.03. Post-secondary preparation plan.
(a)(1) Beginning with the graduating class of 2014, the Mayor shall ensure that each public high school student applies to at least one post-secondary institution before graduation.
(2) The Mayor shall ensure that each public high school student participates in a program designed to provide students with information on applying to an appropriate post-secondary institution, including information on financial aid and other resources necessary to streamline a transition to a post-secondary institution. The program may include school-based and non-school-based resources.
(b) The Mayor shall issue a report that details the number of students that attend a post-secondary institution, including the number of students who attend each type, including:
(1) Universities;
(2) Colleges;
(3) Vocational schools; and
(4) Other post-secondary institutions.
(c) Beginning with the graduating class of 2014, the Mayor shall require that each student attending public high school takes the SAT or the American College Testing program before graduation.
(d) The Mayor may exempt a student from the requirements of subsections (a)(1) and (c) of this section, if the Mayor determines that it would constitute an undue hardship on the student.
(June 19, 2012, D.C. Law 19-142, § 203, 59 DCR 3642.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 7B - Education Preparedness › Subchapter III - Highly Effective Teacher Incentive › § 38–753.01. Short title. [Expired]

§ 38–753.01. Short title. [Expired]
Expired.
(June 19, 2012, D.C. Law 19-142, § 301, 59 DCR 3642.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 7B - Education Preparedness › Subchapter III - Highly Effective Teacher Incentive › § 38–753.02. Definitions. [Expired]

§ 38–753.02. Definitions. [Expired]
Expired.
(June 19, 2012, D.C. Law 19-142, § 302, 59 DCR 3642.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 7B - Education Preparedness › Subchapter III - Highly Effective Teacher Incentive › § 38–753.03. Pilot incentive program. [Expired]

§ 38–753.03. Pilot incentive program. [Expired]
Expired.
(June 19, 2012, D.C. Law 19-142, § 303, 59 DCR 3642.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 7B - Education Preparedness › Subchapter III - Highly Effective Teacher Incentive › § 38–753.04. Report. [Expired]

§ 38–753.04. Report. [Expired]
Expired.
(June 19, 2012, D.C. Law 19-142, § 304, 59 DCR 3642.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 7B - Education Preparedness › Subchapter III - Highly Effective Teacher Incentive › § 38–753.05. Sunset

§ 38–753.05. Sunset.
This subchapter shall expire 3 years from June 19, 2012.
(June 19, 2012, D.C. Law 19-142, § 305, 59 DCR 3642.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 7B - Education Preparedness › Subchapter IV - Community Schools Incentive › § 38–754.01. Short title

§ 38–754.01. Short title.
This subchapter may be cited as the “Community Schools Incentive Act of 2012”.
(June 19, 2012, D.C. Law 19-142, § 401, 59 DCR 3642.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 7B - Education Preparedness › Subchapter IV - Community Schools Incentive › § 38–754.04. Establishment of Community School Fund

§ 38–754.04. Establishment of Community School Fund.
(a) There is established as a nonlapsing fund the Community Schools Fund (“Fund”). All funds deposited into the Fund, and any interest earned on those funds, 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, but shall be continually available for the uses and purposes set forth in subsection (b) of this section without regard to fiscal year limitation, subject to authorization by Congress.
(b)(1) The Fund shall be used solely for the purposes of supporting schools designated as community schools.
(2) No more than 10% of the Fund shall be used to fund administrative costs associated with the operations of the Mayor; and
(3) The Fund shall be used to fund the planning and implementation of the Incentive Initiative grant program.
(c) The following monies shall be deposited into the Fund:
(1) Federal funds and grants;
(2) Local funds;
(3) Gifts; and
(4) Payments from public or private sources.
(June 19, 2012, D.C. Law 19-142, § 404, 59 DCR 3642.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 7B - Education Preparedness › Subchapter V - Early Childhood Education › § 38–755.01. Short title

§ 38–755.01. Short title.
This subchapter may be cited as the “Early Childhood Education Act of 2012”.
(June 19, 2012, D.C. Law 19-142, § 501, 59 DCR 3642.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 7B - Education Preparedness › Subchapter V - Early Childhood Education › § 38–755.02. Definitions

§ 38–755.02. Definitions.
For the purposes of this subchapter, the term:
(1) “Chancellor” means the chief executive officer of the District of Columbia Public Schools appointed pursuant to § 38-174.
(2) “DCPS” means the District of Columbia Public Schools established by § 38-171.
(June 19, 2012, D.C. Law 19-142, § 502, 59 DCR 3642.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 7B - Education Preparedness › Subchapter V - Early Childhood Education › § 38–755.03. Requirements and goals

§ 38–755.03. Requirements and goals.
(a) To meet the academic achievement requirements and goals set forth in this section, the Chancellor shall:
(1) Establish guidelines for academic achievement;
(2) Develop and implement curricula; and
(3) Ensure that DCPS staff and administrators are trained to implement the curricula established pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection to meet the goals set forth in subsection (b) of this section.
(b) The Chancellor shall be responsible for:
(1) Academic achievement goals, which shall include the reasonable expectation that all children:
(A) Three or 4 years of age in DCPS shall be properly prepared for entry and achievement in the DCPS kindergarten program; and
(B) In the 3rd grade, upon being promoted to the 4th grade, shall be able to read independently and to understand the fundamental of mathematics so that they can:
(i) Add;
(ii) Subtract;
(iii) Multiply; and
(iv) Divide; and
(2) Readiness goals, which shall include readiness evaluations for all children:
(A) Three or 4 years of age in DCPS, which shall be designed and implemented to measure the ability of a student entering the DCPS kindergarten program and to determine his or her readiness for entry and achievement in DCPS; and
(B) In kindergarten through 3rd grade in DCPS, which shall be designed and implemented to measure the reading and mathematical ability of a student entering a grade kindergarten through 3rd grade to determine the student’s readiness for entry and achievement in the relevant grade level.
(June 19, 2012, D.C. Law 19-142, § 503, 59 DCR 3642.)