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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 25D - Prevention of Reading Difficulties › § 38–2581.01. Definitions

§ 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
Section 7195 of D.C. Law 24-45 repealed section 301 of D.C. Law 23-191 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by Law 23-191 has been implemented.
Section 7195 of D.C. Act 24-159 repealed section 301 of D.C. Law 23-191 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by Law 23-191 has been implemented.
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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 25D - Prevention of Reading Difficulties › § 38–2581.03. Professional development on 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
Section 7195 of D.C. Law 24-45 repealed section 301 of D.C. Law 23-191 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by Law 23-191 has been implemented.
Section 7195 of D.C. Act 24-159 repealed section 301 of D.C. Law 23-191 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by Law 23-191 has been implemented.
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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 25D - Prevention of Reading Difficulties › § 38–2581.04. Universal screening and intervention for 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
Section 7195 of D.C. Law 24-45 repealed section 301 of D.C. Law 23-191 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by Law 23-191 has been implemented.
Section 7195 of D.C. Act 24-159 repealed section 301 of D.C. Law 23-191 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by Law 23-191 has been implemented.
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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 25D - Prevention of Reading Difficulties › § 38–2581.05. Reading intervention

§ 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
Section 7195 of D.C. Law 24-45 repealed section 301 of D.C. Law 23-191 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by Law 23-191 has been implemented.
Section 7195 of D.C. Act 24-159 repealed section 301 of D.C. Law 23-191 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by Law 23-191 has been implemented.
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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 25D - Prevention of Reading Difficulties › § 38–2581.06. Compliance reporting

§ 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
Section 7195 of D.C. Law 24-45 repealed section 301 of D.C. Law 23-191 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by Law 23-191 has been implemented.
Section 7195 of D.C. Act 24-159 repealed section 301 of D.C. Law 23-191 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by Law 23-191 has been implemented.
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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 25D - Prevention of Reading Difficulties › § 38–2581.07. Science-based reading program

§ 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
Section 7195 of D.C. Law 24-45 repealed section 301 of D.C. Law 23-191 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by Law 23-191 has been implemented.
Section 7195 of D.C. Act 24-159 repealed section 301 of D.C. Law 23-191 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by Law 23-191 has been implemented.
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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 26 - Office of the State Superintendent of Education › § 38–2601.01. Duties

§ 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. Law 24-45.
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.
2023 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

§ 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.
2023 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

§ 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.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 26 - Office of the State Superintendent of Education › § 38–2604. Short-term SEO plan

§ 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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 26 - Office of the State Superintendent of Education › § 38–2605.01. Transition plan for transfer of state-level functions

§ 38–2605.01. Transition plan for transfer of state-level functions.
(a) Within 90 days of June 12, 2007, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education shall submit to the Mayor for approval a detailed transition plan, in accordance with § 38-2606, for implementation of the transfers set forth in §§ 7-863.03a, 38-2601(d), 38-2602.01, and 38-2608, which shall begin within 30 days of approval; provided, that prior to completion and submission of the plan, the Mayor shall give notice of the contemplated action and an opportunity for a hearing for public comment on the plan, which shall:
(1) Be formulated in consultation with the Board of Education, the District of Columbia Public Schools, the Public Charter School Board, the Washington Teachers Union, and with any relevant District and federal agencies;
(2) Identify the authority and responsibility of each entity at each stage in the transition process;
(3) Specify time lines, dates, and benchmarks for completion of the transfer;
(4) Provide an estimate of the cost to the OSSE of carrying out each transferred function; and
(5) Identify any factors with potential for disrupting services to students and recommend steps to prevent any possible disruption.
(b) The Mayor shall forward the approved transition plan to the Council and the State Board of Education for review.
(Oct. 21, 2000, D.C. Law 13-176, § 6a; as added June 12, 2007, D.C. Law 17-9, § 302(e), 54 DCR 4102.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 7-863.03a.
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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 26 - Office of the State Superintendent of Education › § 38–2606. Existing state agency responsibilities

§ 38–2606. Existing state agency responsibilities.
All District agencies, including the District of Columbia Public School system, currently performing state-level functions related to public education shall continue to perform such functions until such date as those functions are transferred away from them pursuant to approved transition plans. The Mayor and Council shall provide such funds as are necessary to enable such agencies to continue to perform such functions.
(Oct. 21, 2000, D.C. Law 13-176, § 7, 47 DCR 6835.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 38-2602.01 and § 38-2605.01.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 26 - Office of the State Superintendent of Education › § 38–2610. Student assessments

§ 38–2610. Student assessments.
(a)(1) OSSE shall develop and administer all student tests and evaluations required by federal law or as a condition of a federal grant including the yearly student academic assessments that are required for the purposes of determining adequate yearly progress under Title I, Part A, section 1111 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, approved January 8, 2002 (115 Stat. 1444; 20 U.S.C. § 6311).
(2) OSSE may develop and administer:
(A) Districtwide assessments; and
(B) Tests and evaluations for purposes of allowing comparisons with international, national, or state indicators of student achievement; provided, that the test or evaluation be conducted with the smallest sample of students necessary to ensure valid comparisons.
(3) OSSE shall develop guidelines for the administration of practice and field tests, which shall include recommendations on the:
(A) Maximum amount of instructional time per year a school should devote to the administration of practice tests;
(B) Appropriate timing for the administration of field tests; and
(C) Maximum number of field tests in which a school should participate.
(b)(1) An LEA may develop and administer developmentally appropriate tests and evaluations for purposes of assessing student proficiency levels or informing instruction and remediation needs and may establish a policy allowing the tests and evaluations to constitute a portion of a student’s final grade; provided, that the test or other evaluation primarily tests content for the course for which the assessment, test, or evaluation is administered and that the policy is provided to its students and parents and made publicly available at the start of the school year.
(2) Each LEA shall limit administration of practice and field tests based upon:
(A) The guidelines as developed by OSSE pursuant to subsection (a)(3) of this section; or
(B) A policy developed by the LEA; provided, that if the LEA develops its own policy, it shall provide the policy to its students and the students’ parents and make the policy publicly available before the administration of any practice or field test.
(Oct. 21, 2000, D.C. Law 13-176, § 7d; as added Feb. 22, 2014, D.C. Law 20-84, § 102(c), 61 DCR 178.)
Effect of Amendments
The 2014 amendment by D.C. Law 20-84 added this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 26 - Office of the State Superintendent of Education › § 38–2611. CTE grant program

§ 38–2611. CTE grant program.
(a) There is established the career and technical education grant program, which shall be administered by OSSE, that, beginning in the 2015-2016 school year, shall provide supplemental funds to DCPS and to public charter schools to support and enhance career and technical education programs.
(b) Grants awarded pursuant to the CTE grant program shall be supplemental to Formula, federal, or other funds received by a school for career and technical education.
(c) By October 1, 2014, OSSE shall issue regulations for the implementation of this section.
(Oct. 21, 2000, D.C. Law 13-176, § 7e; as added Feb. 22, 2014, D.C. Law 20-87, § 2(c), 61 DCR 309.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 38-2602.
Effect of Amendments
The 2014 amendment by D.C. Law 20-87 added this section.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) addition of D.C. Law 13-176, § 7e, concerning educator evaluations, see § 2(b) of the Educator Evaluation Data Collection Emergency Amendment Act of 2014, (D.C. Act 20-328, May 22, 2014, 61 DCR 5361).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 days) addition of D.C. Law 13-176, § 7e, concerning educator evaluations, see § 2(b) of the Educator Evaluation Data Collection Temporary Amendment Act of 2014 (D.C. Law 20-132, Aug. 8, 2014, 61 DCR 6338).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 26 - Office of the State Superintendent of Education › § 38–2612. CTE Grant Program Fund

§ 38–2612. CTE Grant Program Fund.
(a)(1) There is established the CTE Grant Program Fund, which shall be administered by OSSE in accordance with subsections (c) and (d) of this section.
(b) The Fund shall consist of the revenue from the following sources:
(1) Annual appropriations, if any; and
(2) Grants, gifts, or subsidies from public or private sources.
(c) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, the Fund shall be used solely for the purposes set forth in § 38-2611(a).
(d) The OSSE shall not use more than 5% of the funds in the Fund to pay the administrative expenses associated with managing the CTE grant program.
(e)(1) The money deposited into the Fund, and interest earned, shall not revert to the unrestricted fund balance of the General Fund at the end of a fiscal year, or at any other time.
(2) Subject to authorization by Congress, any funds appropriated in the Fund shall be continually available without regard to fiscal year limitation.
(Oct. 21, 2000, D.C. Law 13-176, § 7f; as added Feb. 22, 2014, D.C. Law 20-87, § 2(c), 61 DCR 309.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 38-2601.02 and § 38-2602.
Effect of Amendments
The 2014 amendment by D.C. Law 20-87 added this section.
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 days) addition of D.C. Law 13-176, § 7e, concerning educator evaluations, see § 2(b) of the Educator Evaluation Data Collection Temporary Amendment Act of 2014 (D.C. Law 20-132, Aug. 8, 2014, 61 DCR 6338).
For temporary (90 days) addition of D.C. Law 13-176, § 7e, concerning educator evaluations, see § 2(b) of the Educator Evaluation Data Collection Emergency Amendment Act of 2014, (D.C. Act 20-328, May 22, 2014, 61 DCR 5361).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 26 - Office of the State Superintendent of Education › § 38–2615. Educator evaluations

§ 38–2615. Educator evaluations.
(a) Individual educator evaluations and effectiveness ratings, observation, and value-added data collected or maintained by OSSE are not public records and shall not be subject to disclosure pursuant to § 2-532.
(b) Nothing in this section shall prohibit OSSE from:
(1) Using educator evaluations or effectiveness ratings to fulfill existing requirements of a state educational agency under applicable federal or local law; or
(2) Publicly disclosing aggregate reports and analyses regarding the results of educator evaluation data.
(c) For the purposes of this section, the term “educator” means a principal, assistant principal, school teacher, assistant teacher, or a paraprofessional.
(Oct. 21, 2000, D.C. Law 13-176, § 7i; as added Oct. 22, 2015, D.C. Law 21-36, § 4062, 62 DCR 10905; July 12, 2022, D.C. Law 24-147, § 108, 69 DCR 003386.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 4002(c) of the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2015 (D.C. Act 21-127, July 27, 2015, 62 DCR 10201).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 26 - Office of the State Superintendent of Education › § 38–2616. Statewide Special Education Compliance Fund. [Repealed]

§ 38–2616. Statewide Special Education Compliance Fund. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Oct. 21, 2000, D.C. Law 13-176, § 7j; as added Sept. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 23-16, § 4042, 66 DCR 8621; July 12, 2022, D.C. Law 24-147, § 107(d), 69 DCR 003386; Sept. 6, 2023, D.C. Law 25-50, § 4156, 70 DCR 10366.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 4042 of the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-112, Sept. 4, 2019, 66 DCR 11964).
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 4042 of the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 26A-i - District of Columbia State Athletics Commission and State Athletic Association › Subchapter I - Short Title and Definitions › § 38–2661.01. Short title

§ 38–2661.01. Short title.
This chapter may be cited as the "District of Columbia State Athletics Commission Establishment and State Athletic Association Reorganization Act of 2016".
(Apr. 7, 2017, D.C. Law 21-263, § 101, 64 DCR 2110.)
Applicability
Section 7033 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 301 of D.C. Law 21-263. Therefore the changes made to this section by D.C. Law 21-263 have been given effect.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-263: § 301 of D.C. Law 21-263 provided that the creation of this section by § 101 of D.C. Law 21-263 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 days) repeal of § 301 of D.C. Law 21-263, see § 7033 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 § 301 of D.C. Law 21-263, see § 7033 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 26A-i - District of Columbia State Athletics Commission and State Athletic Association › Subchapter I - Short Title and Definitions › § 38–2661.02. Definitions

§ 38–2661.02. Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the term:
(1) "Athletic appeals panel" means a review panel composed of 3 voting members of the District of Columbia State Athletics Commission.
(2) "Athletic League" includes the District of Columbia Interscholastic Athletic Association or its successor, the Public Charter School Athletic Association or its successor, and any other collaborative of LEAs or schools the purpose of which is to organize interscholastic athletic completions against other members of the collaborative.
(3) "Commission" means the District of Columbia State Athletics Commission.
(4) "DCPS" means the District of Columbia Public Schools.
(5) "DCSAA" means the District of Columbia State Athletic Association.
(6) "DCSAA-sponsored sport" means a sport in which DCSAA hosts a state championship.
(7) "DCSAA-sanctioned competition" means an interscholastic athletic event or program governed by DCSAA membership standards.
(8) "Interscholastic athletics program" means all athletic activities or sports offered within a school, the purpose of which is to provide opportunities for students to compete with other students on like teams in other schools.
(9) "Local education agency" or "LEA" means the District of Columbia Public Schools system or any individual or group of public charter schools operating under a single charter.
(10) "Member school" means a public, public charter, parochial, or private school in the District that is a member of the DCSAA.
(11) "OSSE" means the Office of the State Superintendent of Education.
(12) "Participant" means an enrolled student who is attending a member school and who is listed on the tryout roster or official team roster of a school-sponsored athletic team that participates in the school's interscholastic athletics program.
(13) "Participant eligibility" means the status of a student's fitness to participate in a DCSAA-sanctioned competition based on both residency and academic requirements.
(Apr. 7, 2017, D.C. Law 21-263, § 102, 64 DCR 2110.)
Applicability
Section 7033 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 301 of D.C. Law 21-263. Therefore the changes made to this section by D.C. Law 21-263 have been given effect.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-263: § 301 of D.C. Law 21-263 provided that the creation of this section by § 102 of D.C. Law 21-263 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 days) repeal of § 301 of D.C. Law 21-263, see § 7033 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 § 301 of D.C. Law 21-263, see § 7033 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 26A-i - District of Columbia State Athletics Commission and State Athletic Association › Subchapter II - District of Columbia State Athletics Commission › § 38–2661.13. Duties of the Commission

§ 38–2661.13. Duties of the Commission.
The Commission shall:
(1) Oversee the functions and operations of the DCSAA;
(2) Recommend changes to and annually approve the DCSAA handbook;
(3) Establish athletic appeals panels pursuant to § 38-2661.14 and issue the final decisions of such panels;
(4) Advise the Mayor, OSSE, and the Council on matters related to interscholastic athletics in the District and recommend rules to regulate interscholastic athletics programs and competitions; and
(5) Take actions necessary and consistent with the laws of the District to implement its duties under this section.
(Apr. 7, 2017, D.C. Law 21-263, § 105, 64 DCR 2110.)
Applicability
Section 7033 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 301 of D.C. Law 21-263. Therefore the changes made to this section by D.C. Law 21-263 have been given effect.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-263: § 301 of D.C. Law 21-263 provided that the creation of this section by § 105 of D.C. Law 21-263 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 days) repeal of § 301 of D.C. Law 21-263, see § 7033 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 § 301 of D.C. Law 21-263, see § 7033 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 26A-i - District of Columbia State Athletics Commission and State Athletic Association › Subchapter II - District of Columbia State Athletics Commission › § 38–2661.14. Commission athletic appeals panels

§ 38–2661.14. Commission athletic appeals panels.
(a) The Commission shall establish athletic appeals panels to hear appeals from LEA decisions related to participant eligibility and decisions of the DCSAA.
(b)(1) The Chairperson of the Commission shall appoint a separate athletic appeals panel for each matter brought before the Commission. Each panel shall be composed of 3 voting members.
(2) A voting member who represents an athletic league shall not hear an appeal to which a member of the same athletic league is a party.
(3) A voting member of the Commission shall disclose a potential conflict of interest, as defined by the Commission in its rules of governance and procedure, in any matter before the Commission and shall not be appointed to an appeals panel for that matter.
(c) An athletic appeals panel shall hear all issues relating to an appeal de novo, except that the evidence before the panel shall be limited to the record made before the LEA or the DCSAA unless a party seeks to introduce relevant evidence that, in the exercise of reasonable diligence, it could not have produced during the initial hearing on the complaint or that was improperly excluded from the initial hearing on the complaint.
(d)(1) In a written decision, the Commission shall issue the decision of an athletic appeals panel affirming or denying the decision of an LEA or the DCSAA.
(2) The decision of the Commission shall be final.
(Apr. 7, 2017, D.C. Law 21-263, § 106, 64 DCR 2110.)
Applicability
Section 7033 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 301 of D.C. Law 21-263. Therefore the changes made to this section by D.C. Law 21-263 have been given effect.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-263: § 301 of D.C. Law 21-263 provided that the creation of this section by § 106 of D.C. Law 21-263 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 days) repeal of § 301 of D.C. Law 21-263, see § 7033 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 § 301 of D.C. Law 21-263, see § 7033 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 26A-i - District of Columbia State Athletics Commission and State Athletic Association › Subchapter III - District of Columbia State Athletics Association › § 38–2661.21. District of Columbia State Athletic Association; reorganization

§ 38–2661.21. District of Columbia State Athletic Association; reorganization.
(a)(1) The District of Columbia State Athletic Association shall be established as an office under the direction and control of the Commission.
(2)(A) By October 1, 2018, but not before the first meeting of the Commission, the Mayor shall transfer to the DCSAA within the Commission such positions, personnel, property, records, and unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, and other funds available or assigned to the District of Columbia State Athletic Association or the State Athletic Office within OSSE, at which time such subordinate offices within OSSE shall be abolished.
(B) Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as obligating the Commission or the DCSAA to employ personnel transferred pursuant to this paragraph for any period of time.
(3) All rules, orders, obligations, determinations, grants, contracts, licenses, and agreements of the OSSE relating to functions transferred to the DCSAA pursuant to this section shall remain in effect according to their terms until lawfully amended, repealed, or modified.
(b)(1) The Executive Director of the Commission shall serve as Director of the DCSAA.
(2) Subject to the direction and supervision of the Commission, the Director of the DCSAA shall:
(A) Manage the budget and operations of the DCSAA in a manner that reflects DCSAA's mission;
(B) Provide administrative support to the Commission;
(C) Be the personnel authority for DCSAA employees;
(D) Employ a General Counsel, who shall serve as chief legal advisor to the DCSAA, and such other subordinate staff consistent with the needs and budget of the DCSAA; and
(E) Regularly report on the DCSAA's activities to the Commission.
(3) The Executive Director of the Commission shall not serve as a voting or ex-officio member of the Commission or on an athletic appeals panel.
(Apr. 7, 2017, D.C. Law 21-263, § 107, 64 DCR 2110.)
Applicability
Section 7033 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 301 of D.C. Law 21-263. Therefore the changes made to this section by D.C. Law 21-263 have been given effect.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-263: § 301 of D.C. Law 21-263 provided that the creation of this section by § 107 of D.C. Law 21-263 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 days) repeal of § 301 of D.C. Law 21-263, see § 7033 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 § 301 of D.C. Law 21-263, see § 7033 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 26A-i - District of Columbia State Athletics Commission and State Athletic Association › Subchapter III - District of Columbia State Athletics Association › § 38–2661.23. District of Columbia State Athletic Association; membership

§ 38–2661.23. District of Columbia State Athletic Association; membership.
(a) All schools in the DCPS system with an interscholastic athletics program serving grades 9 to 12 shall be members of DCSAA and subject to its membership standards.
(b) A public charter, parochial, or private school in the District with an interscholastic athletics program serving grades 9 to 12 that agrees to abide by DCSAA's membership standards and applicable District laws and regulations governing interscholastic athletics programs may become a DCSAA member and shall be subject to its membership standards.
(c) The DCSAA shall develop and offer training guidance on District regulations necessary to achieve or maintain membership.
(Apr. 7, 2017, D.C. Law 21-263, § 109, 64 DCR 2110.)
Applicability
Section 7033 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 301 of D.C. Law 21-263. Therefore the changes made to this section by D.C. Law 21-263 have been given effect.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-263: § 301 of D.C. Law 21-263 provided that the creation of this section by § 109 of D.C. Law 21-263 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 days) repeal of § 301 of D.C. Law 21-263, see § 7033 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 § 301 of D.C. Law 21-263, see § 7033 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 26A-i - District of Columbia State Athletics Commission and State Athletic Association › Subchapter III - District of Columbia State Athletics Association › § 38–2661.24. District of Columbia State Athletic Association; coach and event official qualifications

§ 38–2661.24. District of Columbia State Athletic Association; coach and event official qualifications.
(a) The DCSAA shall administer knowledge examinations for coaches and event officials of each DCSAA-sponsored sport no less than 4 times each year.
(b)(1) To qualify as a coach or event official for a DCSAA-sponsored sport, an individual shall have passed a DCSAA-administered knowledge examination for the sport in the last 5 years or demonstrate knowledge of the sport sufficient for DCSAA to waive the examination requirement.
(2) Knowledge exams shall be based on the National Federation of State High School Associations' sports knowledge exams.
(c) The DCSAA shall collect and maintain records related to the certification and qualifications of member schools' coaches and event officials.
(Apr. 7, 2017, D.C. Law 21-263, § 110, 64 DCR 2110.)
Applicability
Section 7033 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 301 of D.C. Law 21-263. Therefore the changes made to this section by D.C. Law 21-263 have been given effect.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-263: § 301 of D.C. Law 21-263 provided that the creation of this section by § 110 of D.C. Law 21-263 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 days) repeal of § 301 of D.C. Law 21-263, see § 7033 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 § 301 of D.C. Law 21-263, see § 7033 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 26A-i - District of Columbia State Athletics Commission and State Athletic Association › Subchapter III - District of Columbia State Athletics Association › § 38–2661.25. District of Columbia State Athletic Association; participant eligibility documentation

§ 38–2661.25. District of Columbia State Athletic Association; participant eligibility documentation.
(a) The DCSAA shall collect and maintain from member schools:
(1) Participant eligibility lists;
(2) Waivers of participant eligibility;
(3) Member school or LEA decisions on participant eligibility;
(4) Documentation of penalties a member school or LEA has imposed for eligibility violations; and
(5) Policies on participant eligibility, the eligibility decision-making process, and penalties for eligibility violations.
(b) The DCSAA shall issue guidance to member schools on best practices for participant eligibility policies, decision-making, and record-keeping.
(Apr. 7, 2017, D.C. Law 21-263, § 111, 64 DCR 2110.)
Applicability
Section 7033 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 301 of D.C. Law 21-263. Therefore the changes made to this section by D.C. Law 21-263 have been given effect.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-263: § 301 of D.C. Law 21-263 provided that the creation of this section by § 111 of D.C. Law 21-263 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 days) repeal of § 301 of D.C. Law 21-263, see § 7033 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 § 301 of D.C. Law 21-263, see § 7033 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 26A-i - District of Columbia State Athletics Commission and State Athletic Association › Subchapter III - District of Columbia State Athletics Association › § 38–2661.26. District of Columbia State Athletic Association; complaint resolution

§ 38–2661.26. District of Columbia State Athletic Association; complaint resolution.
(a) The DCSAA shall hear and decide complaints:
(1) Related to its membership standards;
(2) Arising under the DCSAA handbook; or
(3) Related to participant eligibility arising between a DCPS and non-DCPS member school participating in a DCSAA-sanctioned competition or arising between a member school and non-member school participating in a DCSAA-sanctioned competition.
(b) The parties to a complaint shall comply with DCSAA requests for information related to the allegations in the complaint.
(c) The DCSAA shall issue written findings in support of any decision issued pursuant to this section.
(d) Nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing the DCSAA to hear or decide:
(1) Appeals from participant eligibility decisions issued by a member school or LEA; or
(2) Complaints wherein the parties have failed to exhaust existing administrative remedies.
(e) A party may appeal a DCSAA decision issued under this section to an athletic appeals panel.
(Apr. 7, 2017, D.C. Law 21-263, § 112, 64 DCR 2110.)
Applicability
Section 7033 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 301 of D.C. Law 21-263. Therefore the changes made to this section by D.C. Law 21-263 have been given effect.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-263: § 301 of D.C. Law 21-263 provided that the creation of this section by § 112 of D.C. Law 21-263 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 days) repeal of § 301 of D.C. Law 21-263, see § 7033 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 § 301 of D.C. Law 21-263, see § 7033 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).