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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 7A - Services for Homeless Individuals and Families › Subchapter IV - Provision of Services for Homeless Individuals and Families › Part F - Shelter Monitoring › § 4–754.51. Establishment of Shelter Monitoring Unit

§ 4–754.51. Establishment of Shelter Monitoring Unit.
There is established within the Department of Human Services a Shelter Monitoring Unit to monitor shelters and services provided by the District and its contractors to clients who are homeless.
(Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 27a; as added Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-296, § 2(i), 54 DCR 1097; Feb. 28, 2018, D.C. Law 22-65, § 2(ee), 65 DCR 331.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 4-751.01.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 7A - Services for Homeless Individuals and Families › Subchapter IV - Provision of Services for Homeless Individuals and Families › Part F - Shelter Monitoring › § 4–754.53. Shelter monitoring reports

§ 4–754.53. Shelter monitoring reports.
(a) The Shelter Monitoring Unit ("Unit") shall issue reports summarizing the findings of each inspection or investigation it conducts.
(b) The Unit shall make available, upon request, each report issued pursuant to subsection (a) of this section to the provider, the Mayor, and the Director to End Homelessness. Upon request, the Unit shall deliver an appropriate number of copies of the final report to the shelter for distribution to clients.
(c) The Unit shall issue an annual report, which shall include a summary of the quality and compliance of the shelters it has monitored and an analysis of the trends it has identified in the course of its monitoring efforts.
(Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 27c; as added Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-296, § 2(i), 54 DCR 1097; Feb. 28, 2018, D.C. Law 22-65, § 2(gg), 65 DCR 331.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 7A - Services for Homeless Individuals and Families › Subchapter IV - Provision of Services for Homeless Individuals and Families › Part F - Shelter Monitoring › § 4–754.54. Shelter monitoring staff

§ 4–754.54. Shelter monitoring staff.
(a) Employees of the Shelter Monitoring Unit ("Unit") shall agree in writing to comply with all applicable confidentiality requirements in accordance with their official duties.
(b) The Unit shall train its employees, as appropriate, in compliance with applicable confidentiality restrictions, in homeless shelter program evaluation, and in sensitivity to the diversity of persons who are homeless in the District.
(c) The Unit shall endeavor to hire staff who reflect the diversity of people accessing shelter in the District, including with respect to disability status, language, and experience being homeless.
(Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 27d; as added Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-296, § 2(i), 54 DCR 1097; Feb. 28, 2018, D.C. Law 22-65, § 2(hh), 65 DCR 331.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 7A - Services for Homeless Individuals and Families › Subchapter IV - Provision of Services for Homeless Individuals and Families › Part F - Shelter Monitoring › § 4–754.55. Retaliation prohibited

§ 4–754.55. Retaliation prohibited.
No person shall retaliate against a person who brings a complaint or provides information to the Shelter Monitoring Unit ("Unit") relevant to the performance of its duties. The Unit shall report any violation of this section to the Interagency Council and the Office of the Inspector General.
(Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 27e; as added Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-296, § 2(i), 54 DCR 1097; Feb. 28, 2018, D.C. Law 22-65, § 2(ii), 65 DCR 331.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 7A - Services for Homeless Individuals and Families › Subchapter IV - Provision of Services for Homeless Individuals and Families › Part F - Shelter Monitoring › § 4–754.56. Annual monitoring strategy

§ 4–754.56. Annual monitoring strategy.
The Shelter Monitoring Unit, with the approval of the Mayor, shall adopt an annual monitoring strategy, which shall include policies and procedures for inspections, procedures for identifying and curing deficiencies, and procedures for taking enforcement actions against providers in violation of the standards of this chapter. The policies and procedures may include criteria for the provision of performance-based bonuses or penalties for providers.
(Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 27f; as added Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-296, § 2(i), 54 DCR 1097; Feb. 28, 2018, D.C. Law 22-65, § 2(jj), 65 DCR 331.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 7A - Services for Homeless Individuals and Families › Subchapter V - No Entitlement; Limited Use of Funds › § 4–755.02. Limitation on use of District monies

§ 4–755.02. Limitation on use of District monies.
(a) No public funds shall be used for payment of goods or services from any vendor or organization that engages in discriminatory practices.
(b) No District funds shall be used to support the delivery of services that are not authorized by this chapter or by rules issued pursuant to this chapter.
(c) All District funds appropriated to fund or support services within the Continuum of Care shall be used in accordance with District contract and procurement regulations and District grant regulations.
(d) After the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, the District may not enter into agreements with third parties to execute its shelter monitoring duties set forth in this chapter.
(Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 29, 52 DCR 8113; Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-296, § 2(j), 54 DCR 1097.)
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 16-296, added subsec. (d)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 7A - Services for Homeless Individuals and Families › Subchapter V - No Entitlement; Limited Use of Funds › § 4–755.03. Medical respite services; exemptions

§ 4–755.03. Medical respite services; exemptions.
(a) A medical respite service provider's decision to terminate, suspend, or transfer a client receiving medical respite services because the client no longer requires such services shall be based on the determination of a licensed medical professional.
(b) Before transferring, suspending, or terminating a client from medical respite services for non-medical reasons, the provider shall consult with a licensed medical professional.
(c) Section 4-754.11(a)(16) and (18) and §§4-754.34, 4-754.35, 4-754.36, 4-754.36a, 4-754.37, 4-754.38, 4-754.39, 4-754.41, and 4-754.42 shall not apply where the placement of a client receiving medical respite services is terminated, suspended, or transferred, because the client no longer requires medical respite services.
(Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 29a.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2(c) of Medical Respite Services Exemption Emergency Amendment Act of 2016 (D.C. Act 21-629, Jan. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 905).
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2(c) of Medical Respite Services Exemption Emergency Amendment Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-195, Nov. 29, 2017, 64 DCR 12407).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 days) addition of this section, see § 2(c) of Medical Respite Services Exemption Temporary Amendment Act of 2017 (D.C. Law 22-51, Jan. 27, 2018, 64 DCR 12549).
For temporary (225 days) creation of this section, see § 2(c) of Medical Respite Services Exemption Temporary Amendment Act of 2017 (D.C. Law 21-245, Apr. 7, 2017, 64 DCR 1618).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 7A - Services for Homeless Individuals and Families › Subchapter VI - Additional Mayoral Authority › § 4–756.01. Contracting authority

§ 4–756.01. Contracting authority.
(a) The Mayor may execute contracts, grants, and agreements as necessary to implement the provisions of this chapter.
(b) Pursuant to §§ 6-203(17) and 6-225, the Mayor, or his designee, shall have the authority to enter into an agreement with the District of Columbia Housing Authority to allocate available unexpended funds to meet the purposes of this chapter and §§ 6-226 and 6-227.
(c) Repealed.
(Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 30, 52 DCR 8113; Aug. 16, 2008, D.C. Law 17-219, § 5004(c), 55 DCR 7598; Feb. 28, 2018, D.C. Law 22-65, § 2(mm), 65 DCR 331.)
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 17-219 designated subsec. (a) and added subsecs. (b) and (c).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 7A - Services for Homeless Individuals and Families › Subchapter VI - Additional Mayoral Authority › § 4–756.02. Rulemaking authority

§ 4–756.02. Rulemaking authority.
(a) The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, may issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter. The proposed rules shall be submitted to the Council for a 45-day period of review, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, legal holidays, and days of Council recess. If the Council does not approve or disapprove the proposed rules, in whole or in part, by resolution within this 45-day review period, the proposed rules shall be deemed approved.
(b) Within 90 days of May 3, 2014, the Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2 [§ 2-501 et seq.], and subject to the Council review period of subsection (a) of this section, shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter, including:
(1) The data collection requirements of § 4-753.02(c);
(2) The training requirements of § 4-754.21a; and
(3) The grant-making requirements of § 4-755.01.
(Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 31, 52 DCR 8113; May 3, 2014, D.C. Law 20-100, § 2(l), 61 DCR 1873.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 4-753.01, § 4-754.33, and § 4-754.56.
Effect of Amendments
The 2014 amendment by D.C. Law 20-100 designated the existing text as (a); and added (b).
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of Authority Pursuant to D.C. Law 16-35, the Homeless Services Reform Act of 2005, see Mayor’s Order 2006-20, February 13, 2006 ( 53 DCR 2721).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 7A - Services for Homeless Individuals and Families › Subchapter VI - Additional Mayoral Authority › § 4–756.03. Director to End Homelessness

§ 4–756.03. Director to End Homelessness.
(a) The Mayor shall appoint a Director to End Homelessness (“Director”), pursuant to § 1-523.01(a). The Director shall report to the Mayor, and shall be highly qualified and experienced. The Mayor is encouraged to consult with the Interagency Council of Homelessness on the specific qualifications and job description for this position.
(b) The Director shall:
(1) Coordinate efforts across agencies to end homelessness in the District;
(2) Provide a single point of accountability for efforts to end homelessness in the District;
(3) Help lead and coordinate the Interagency Council on Homelessness;
(4) Work with community stakeholders and the Interagency Council to create, coordinate, and implement a plan to end homelessness in the District;
(5) Create and monitor performance measures that track the District’s progress on the plan to end homelessness; and
(6) Report to the Mayor and to the Council by September 30 of each year, beginning in 2014, on the status of ending homelessness in the District.
(Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 31a; as added Dec. 24, 2013, D.C. Law 20-61, § 5182(i), 60 DCR 12472.)
Effect of Amendments
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 20-61 added this section.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) addition of this section, see § 5182(i) of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-130, July 30, 2013, 60 DCR 11384, 20 DCSTAT 1827).
For temporary (90 days) addition of this section, see § 5182(i) of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-204, October 17, 2013, 60 DCR 15341, 20 DCSTAT 2311).
Short Title
Section 5181 of D.C. Law 20-61 provided that Subtitle Q of Title V of the act may be cited as the “Homeless Services Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2013”.
Editor's Notes
Applicability of D.C. Law 20-61: Section 11001 of D.C. Law 20-61 provided that, except as otherwise provided, the act shall apply as of October 1, 2013.
Section 2 of D.C. Law 20-206 provided that the Mayor shall develop a plan to provide continued homeless services for individuals residing at the property located at 425 2nd Street, N.W., and provided requirements for the plan.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 7A - Services for Homeless Individuals and Families › Subchapter VI - Additional Mayoral Authority › § 4–756.04. Interim eligibility reporting requirement

§ 4–756.04. Interim eligibility reporting requirement.
The Department, no later than February 1 of each year, shall provide a report to the Council of the District of Columbia and the Interagency Council on Homelessness that shall include the following information:
(1) Number of families placed in an interim eligibility placement;
(2) Average length of stay in an interim eligibility placement;
(3) Number of eligibility denials during and subsequent to an interim eligibility placement;
(4) Number of appeals of eligibility determinations during and subsequent to an interim eligibility placement;
(5) Number of interim eligibility appeals resolved via administrative review;
(6) Average time for issuance of decision for review of interim eligibility appeal via administrative review;
(7) Number of interim eligibility appeals brought to the Office of Administrative Hearings;
(8) Average time for issuance of decision for review of interim eligibility appeal via the Office of Administrative Hearings; and
(9) Final placement outcome for each family placed into an interim eligibility placement.
(Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 31b; as added Feb. 27, 2016, D.C. Law 21-75, § 2(h), 63 DCR 257.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) addition of this section, see § 2(h) of the Interim Eligibility and Minimum Shelter Standards Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2016 (D.C. Act 21-326, Mar. 3, 2016, 63 DCR 3658).
For temporary (90 days) addition of this section, see § 2(h) of the Interim Eligibility and Minimum Shelter Standards Emergency Amendment Act of 2015 (D.C. Act 21-217, Nov. 30, 2015, 62 DCR 15648).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 7A - Services for Homeless Individuals and Families › Subchapter VI - Additional Mayoral Authority › § 4–756.05. Flexible Rent Subsidy Pilot Program

§ 4–756.05. Flexible Rent Subsidy Pilot Program.
*NOTE: This section will expire on September 30, 2026.*
(a) The Department shall establish a Flexible Rent Subsidy Pilot Program ("Program") to subsidize the cost of monthly rent for individuals and families receiving, or eligible to receive, Continuum of Care services.
(b) The Department shall provide the subsidy to each participating individual or family via dedicated account, which shall be used solely to pay the individual's or family's monthly rent.
(c) The annual subsidy for a participating individual or family shall be less than the maximum annual amount that may be provided to a household by voucher pursuant to § 6-228.
(c-1) The income eligibility requirements set forth in § 4-751.01(5B)(A) for individuals and families at risk of homelessness shall not apply to Program participants.
(d) No later than 120 days after October 1, 2016, the Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall issues rules to implement the provisions of this section, including rules establishing program eligibility and the dollar amount of the maximum annual subsidy, and rules of program administration.
(e) This section shall expire on September 30, 2026.
(Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 31c; as added Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-160, § 5152, 63 DCR 10775; Sept. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 23-16, § 5002, 66 DCR 8621; Sept. 21, 2022, D.C. Law 24-167, § 5112, 69 DCR 009223.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 5112 of Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2022 (D.C. Act 24-470, July 13, 2022, 69 DCR 008707).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2 of Flexible Rent Subsidy Pilot Program Extension Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-326, Dec. 29, 2021, 0 DCR 0).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2 of Flexible Rent Subsidy Pilot Program Extension Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-180, Sept. 30, 2021, 68 DCR 011318).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 5002 of 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) amendment of this section, see § 5002 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 2 of Flexible Rent Subsidy Pilot Program Extension Temporary Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Law 24-82, Mar. 2, 2022, 68 DCR 012373).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 7A - Services for Homeless Individuals and Families › Subchapter VI - Additional Mayoral Authority › § 4–756.06. Annual Rapid Re-Housing report. [Repealed]

§ 4–756.06. Annual Rapid Re-Housing report. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 31d; as added Feb. 28, 2018, D.C. Law 22-65, § 2(nn), 65 DCR 331; Dec. 3, 2020, D.C. Law 23-149, § 7102, 67 DCR 10493.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-65: § 5 of D.C. Law 22-65 provided that the creation of this section by § 2(nn) of D.C. Law 22-65 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 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 7A - Services for Homeless Individuals and Families › Subchapter VI - Additional Mayoral Authority › § 4–756.07. Voluntary program for former Rapid Re-Housing participants. [Repealed]

§ 4–756.07. Voluntary program for former Rapid Re-Housing participants. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 31e; as added Feb. 28, 2018, D.C. Law 22-65, § 2(oo), 65 DCR 331; Dec. 3, 2020, D.C. Law 23-149, § 7102, 67 DCR 10493.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-65: § 5 of D.C. Law 22-65 provided that the creation of this section by § 2(oo) of D.C. Law 22-65 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 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 7C - Migrant Services and Supports › § 4–773.01. Migrant services and supports

§ 4–773.01. Migrant services and supports.
*NOTE: This section was created by temporary legislation that will expire on July 10, 2024.*
The Mayor may establish an office and administer programs to provide time-limited services and supports to recent immigrants to the United States, including the following services and supports:
(1) Welcome and other reception services;
(2) Food, clothing, baby supplies including formula, if baby formula is reasonably available for purchase in the District and other necessities;
(3) Temporary shelter which:
(A) May be provided in a congregate setting; provided, that families with minor children shall be prioritized to be housed in non-congregate shelter units; and
(B) Is maintained in a safe, clean, and sanitary condition that meets all applicable District health, sanitation, fire, building, and zoning codes for residential dwellings.
(4) Medical services, including health insurance;
(5) Relocation services; including:
(A) Services associated with traveling to a secondary destination outside of the District; and
(B) Services associated with settling recent immigrants in the District when a person intends to make the District their permanent home.
(6) Cash assistance for food and other necessities, transportation, relocation, and other identified needs; and
(7) Social and legal services and referrals to external social and legal service programs and providers.
(Nov. 28, 2023, D.C. Law 25-72, § 101, 70 DCR 13839.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 101 of Migrant Services and Supports Extension Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2023 (D.C. Act 25-272, Oct. 26, 2023, 70 DCR 14468).
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 101 of Migrant Services and Supports Extension Emergency Amendment Act of 2023 (D.C. Act 25-193, July 27, 2023, 70 DCR 10729).
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2(b) of Migrant Services Eligibility Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2023 (D.C. Act 25-69, Apr. 24, 2023, 70 DCR 6115).
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2(a) of Migrant Services Eligibility Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2023 (D.C. Act 25-69, Apr. 24, 2023, 70 DCR 6115).
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 101 of Migrant Services and Supports Emergency Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Act 24-553, Sept. 30, 2022, 0 DCR 0).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 days) creation of this section, see § 101 of Migrant Services and Supports Extension Temporary Amendment Act of 2023 (D.C. Law 25-72, Nov. 28, 2023, 70 DCR 13839).
For temporary (225 days) creation of this section, see § 2(a) of Migrant Services Eligibility Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2023 (D.C. Law 25-29, July 20, 2023, 70 DCR 7919).
For temporary (225 days) creation of this section, see § 101 of Migrant Services and Supports Temporary Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Law 24-234, Dec. 21, 2022, 69 DCR 13991).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 7C - Migrant Services and Supports › § 4–773.02. Eligibility

§ 4–773.02. Eligibility.
*NOTE: This section was created by temporary legislation that will expire on July 10, 2024.*
(a) The Mayor shall establish and publish eligibility and termination criteria for services and supports funded pursuant to this chapter within 30 days after April 24, 2023; provided, that the eligibility and termination criteria:
(1) May include statutory, regulatory, or programmatic categories of immigration, means of entering the District, and length of time in the United States or the District;
(2) Shall ensure that individuals are provided with adequate written and oral notice in the individual's requested language when services are denied or terminated pursuant to the established eligibility criteria; and
(3) Shall be published online in English and Spanish.
(b) No provision of this chapter shall be construed to create an entitlement, either direct or implied, on the part of any individual or family to any services and supports provided under this title.
(Nov. 28, 2023, D.C. Law 25-72, § 102, 70 DCR 13839.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 102 of Migrant Services and Supports Extension Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2023 (D.C. Act 25-272, Oct. 26, 2023, 70 DCR 14468).
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 102 of Migrant Services and Supports Extension Emergency Amendment Act of 2023 (D.C. Act 25-193, July 27, 2023, 70 DCR 10729).
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 102 of Migrant Services and Supports Emergency Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Act 24-553, Sept. 30, 2022, 0 DCR 0).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 days) creation of this section, see § 102 of Migrant Services and Supports Extension Temporary Amendment Act of 2023 (D.C. Law 25-72, Nov. 28, 2023, 70 DCR 13839).
For temporary (225 days) creation of this section, see § 2(b) of Migrant Services Eligibility Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2023 (D.C. Law 25-29, July 20, 2023, 70 DCR 7919).
For temporary (225 days) creation of this section, see § 102 of Migrant Services and Supports Temporary Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Law 24-234, Dec. 21, 2022, 69 DCR 13991).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 7C - Migrant Services and Supports › § 4–773.03. Relationship to other services

§ 4–773.03. Relationship to other services.
*NOTE: This section was created by temporary legislation that will expire on July 10, 2024.*
Services and supports provided under this chapter shall not be considered Continuum of Care services under Chapter 7A of this title.
(Nov. 28, 2023, D.C. Law 25-72, § 103, 70 DCR 13839.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 103 of Migrant Services and Supports Extension Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2023 (D.C. Act 25-272, Oct. 26, 2023, 70 DCR 14468).
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 103 of Migrant Services and Supports Extension Emergency Amendment Act of 2023 (D.C. Act 25-193, July 27, 2023, 70 DCR 10729).
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 103 of Migrant Services and Supports Emergency Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Act 24-553, Sept. 30, 2022, 0 DCR 0).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 days) creation of this section, see § 103 of Migrant Services and Supports Extension Temporary Amendment Act of 2023 (D.C. Law 25-72, Nov. 28, 2023, 70 DCR 13839).
For temporary (225 days) creation of this section, see § 103 of Migrant Services and Supports Temporary Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Law 24-234, Dec. 21, 2022, 69 DCR 13991).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 7C - Migrant Services and Supports › § 4–773.04. Grants

§ 4–773.04. Grants.
*NOTE: This section was created by temporary legislation that will expire on July 10, 2024.*
Notwithstanding part B of subchapter XII-A of Chapter 3 of Title 1, the Mayor may make grants to nonprofit organizations and other entities to provide services and supports to recent immigrants to the United States arriving in the District.
(Nov. 28, 2023, D.C. Law 25-72, § 104, 70 DCR 13839.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 104 of Migrant Services and Supports Extension Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2023 (D.C. Act 25-272, Oct. 26, 2023, 70 DCR 14468).
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 104 of Migrant Services and Supports Extension Emergency Amendment Act of 2023 (D.C. Act 25-193, July 27, 2023, 70 DCR 10729).
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 104 of Migrant Services and Supports Emergency Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Act 24-553, Sept. 30, 2022, 0 DCR 0).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 days) creation of this section, see § 104 of Migrant Services and Supports Extension Temporary Amendment Act of 2023 (D.C. Law 25-72, Nov. 28, 2023, 70 DCR 13839).
For temporary (225 days) creation of this section, see § 104 of Migrant Services and Supports Temporary Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Law 24-234, Dec. 21, 2022, 69 DCR 13991).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 7C - Migrant Services and Supports › § 4–773.05. Rulemaking

§ 4–773.05. Rulemaking.
*NOTE: This section was created by temporary legislation that will expire on July 10, 2024.*
If the Mayor authorizes an expenditure pursuant to section 101 of this title, the Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2 shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this title, which shall include the eligibility and termination criteria required by § 4-773.02(a)
(Nov. 28, 2023, D.C. Law 25-72, § 105, 70 DCR 13839.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 105 of Migrant Services and Supports Extension Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2023 (D.C. Act 25-272, Oct. 26, 2023, 70 DCR 14468).
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 105 of Migrant Services and Supports Extension Emergency Amendment Act of 2023 (D.C. Act 25-193, July 27, 2023, 70 DCR 10729).
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2(c) of Migrant Services Eligibility Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2023 (D.C. Act 25-69, Apr. 24, 2023, 70 DCR 6115).
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 106 of Migrant Services and Supports Emergency Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Act 24-553, Sept. 30, 2022, 0 DCR 0).
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 105 of Migrant Services and Supports Emergency Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Act 24-553, Sept. 30, 2022, 0 DCR 0).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 days) creation of this section, see § 105 of Migrant Services and Supports Extension Temporary Amendment Act of 2023 (D.C. Law 25-72, Nov. 28, 2023, 70 DCR 13839).
For temporary (225 days) creation of this section, see § 2(c) of Migrant Services Eligibility Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2023 (D.C. Law 25-29, July 20, 2023, 70 DCR 7919).
For temporary (225 days) creation of this section, see § 106 of Migrant Services and Supports Temporary Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Law 24-234, Dec. 21, 2022, 69 DCR 13991).
For temporary (225 days) creation of this section, see § 105 of Migrant Services and Supports Temporary Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Law 24-234, Dec. 21, 2022, 69 DCR 13991).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 8 - Medicaid Provider Fraud Prevention › § 4–802. Penalties; prohibited acts

§ 4–802. Penalties; prohibited acts.
(a) A person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $500 or imprisonment not to exceed 1 year, or both, for each violation of the following prohibitions in this section.
(b) No one may, with intent to defraud, by means of a false claim, false statement, failure to disclose information, or other fraudulent scheme or device, obtain or attempt to obtain:
(1) Authorization to become or remain a provider;
(2) A higher rate of payment than that to which the person is entitled as a provider;
(3) Payment, as a provider, for items or services that the person knows or has reason to know were not provided as claimed;
(4) Payment which may not be made under the program under which the claim was made; or
(5) Payment submitted in violation of an agreement between the person and the District of Columbia.
(c) No one may solicit, accept, or agree to accept any type of remuneration for the following:
(1) Referring a recipient to a particular provider of any item or service or for which payment may be made under the District of Columbia Medicaid Program; or
(2) Recommending the purchase, lease, or order of any good, facility, service, or item for which payment may be made under the District of Columbia Medicaid Program.
(d) No one may confer, offer, or agree to confer or offer any type of remuneration for the conduct described in subsection (c) of this section.
(e) No one may charge, solicit, accept, or attempt to charge, solicit, accept or receive anything of value from a recipient or provider in addition to the amount of money payable under the District of Columbia Medicaid Program.
(f) No one may solicit, receive, or attempt to solicit or receive anything of value as a precondition for admitting a recipient to a hospital, skilled nursing facility, intermediate care facility, or any other facility, or as a condition for providing any item or service to a recipient.
(Mar. 16, 1985, D.C. Law 5-193, § 3, 32 DCR 1010.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 3-702.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 4-804.
Cross References
False statements, see § 22-2405.
Fraud, see § 22-3221.
Theft, see § 22-3211.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 8 - Medicaid Provider Fraud Prevention › § 4–805. Rules

§ 4–805. Rules.
The Mayor shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2.
(Mar. 16, 1985, D.C. Law 5-193, § 6, 32 DCR 1010.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 3-705.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 9 - Employees’ Child Care Facilities › § 4–901. Necessity of employees’ child care facilities

§ 4–901. Necessity of employees’ child care facilities.
The Council of the District of Columbia (“Council”) finds that:
(1) The District of Columbia has more than 25,000 pre-schoolers and 45,000 school-aged children in need of child care services.
(2) Fifty-eight percent of the mothers with children under the age of 3 in the District of Columbia are employed.
(3) Sixty-three percent of the mothers with children 3 to 5 years of age in the District of Columbia are employed.
(4) During the period 1970 and 1980 the percentage of mothers with young children in the labor force rose, resulting in a greater proportion of pre-school children requiring child care services.
(5) Eighty percent of women in the work force are of childbearing age, and 93% of them are expected to become pregnant at some point in their careers.
(6) There is a substantial need to provide adequate child care facilities for District of Columbia (“District”) government employees that are low cost, safe, and convenient to the job site.
(7) District agencies will experience increased productivity and morale, as well as lower absenteeism and turnover rates, by its staff by strategically placing child care facilities in the buildings where the parents work.
(8) Recruitment efforts will attract quality personnel because the provision of child care services is an incentive for reliable and responsible family members.
(Feb. 24, 1987, D.C. Law 6-169, § 2, 33 DCR 7028.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 3-901.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 9 - Employees’ Child Care Facilities › § 4–903. Requisites for space set aside in government buildings

§ 4–903. Requisites for space set aside in government buildings.
(a) The District government shall set aside adequate space within government-occupied buildings to meet the child care needs of its employees whenever:
(1)(A) The government constructs, leases, or receives as a gift any office building that will be used to accommodate 100 or more District government employees; or
(B) The government makes additions, alterations, or repairs to existing District government-owned or -occupied office buildings that change the use of 25% of the net square foot area of the building and include the addition to, alteration of, or repair to the 1st floor in order to accommodate 100 or more District government employees; and
(2) A review of future employee occupancy shows sufficient need for child care services for 20 or more children.
(b) The Director of the Department of Administrative Services may secure space for child care outside any building described in subsection (a) of this section only in the event that all other physical requirements controlling the development of the child care facilities within the office building cannot be utilized, and only if funds for the offsite child care facilities are made available.
(c) Office space occupied by the District government on February 24, 1987, may be renovated to accommodate a child care facility subject to the availability of funds and the direction of the Director of the Department of Administrative Services.
(d) Space designated within a District office building for a child care facility shall comply with all other provisions of District law.
(e) The interior area of child care space shall not exceed 2,000 feet, or be less than that required to accommodate 20 children, excluding space for restrooms, kitchen facilities, storage areas, and teacher offices.
(f) This chapter shall not be construed to apply to those buildings that provide care or 24-hour residential care for patients, inmates, or wards of the District, such as hospitals and correctional facilities.
(g) The Department of Administrative Services shall conduct an inventory of the current space and space requirements of the District government office space that could be utilized for child care programs as provided for in subsection (a) of this section. The inventory shall be completed within 90 days of February 24, 1987.
(Feb. 24, 1987, D.C. Law 6-169, § 4, 33 DCR 7028.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 3-903.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 4-904.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 9 - Employees’ Child Care Facilities › § 4–905. Periodic reassessment of need for facility; closing facility and relocation of children

§ 4–905. Periodic reassessment of need for facility; closing facility and relocation of children.
(a) When a child care facility has been continuously operating for 4 years, the executive director of the Bureau shall assess the child care needs of District employees using the facility and the office space needs of the building within which the facility is located. If the assessment demonstrates a greater need for office space than for child care, the Director of the Department of Administrative Services may close the child care facility after 90 days written notice of the closure is given to the director or head teacher of the facility.
(b) All children registered in a child care facility closed pursuant to subsection (a) of this section may be given relocation assistance into other child care facilities.
(Feb. 24, 1987, D.C. Law 6-169, § 6, 33 DCR 7028; May 10, 1989, D.C. Law 7-231, § 14, 36 DCR 492.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 3-905.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 10 - Burial Assistance Program › § 4–1001. Burial assistance program

§ 4–1001. Burial assistance program.
(a) Emergency assistance up to a maximum of $1,000 is available for burial and cremation services if the liquid assets of the deceased person at the time of death do not exceed $1,000.
(b) Burial assistance shall be subject to the availability of appropriations. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to create an entitlement to burial assistance for any person.
(c) The Mayor shall implement this chapter within 30 days of April 20, 1999, and shall make quarterly reports to the Council Committee on Human Services on the assistance granted under this program.
(d) Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply as of April 20, 1999.
(Oct. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 13-38, § 1802; Apr. 12, 2000, D.C. Law 13-91, § 166, 47 DCR 520; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 5012, 65 DCR 9388.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 5012 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-458, Oct. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 11212).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 5012 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434, July 30, 2018, 65 DCR 8200).
For temporary (90-day) addition of section, see § 2 of the Burial Assistance Program Reestablishment Emergency Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-180, November 2, 1999, 46 DCR 9740).
For temporary (90-day) amendment of section, see § 2 of the Burial Assistance Program Reestablishment Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-263, February 9, 2000, 47 DCR 1195).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) amendment of §§ 1801 and 1802 of the Service Improvement and Fiscal Year 2000 Budget Support Act of 1999, see § 2 of Burial Assistance Program Reestablishment Temporary Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Law 13-76, April 5, 2000, law notification 47 DCR 2633).
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of authority pursuant to D.C. Act 13-180, the “Burial Assistance Program Re-Establishment Emergency Amendment Act of 1999”, see Mayor’s Order 2000-13, January 21, 2000 ( 47 DCR 1025).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 10A - Heirs' Property Legal Assistance › § 4–1051. Heirs' property legal assistance

§ 4–1051. Heirs' property legal assistance.
(a) The Mayor may issue grants to assist low-income individuals to pay for legal services necessary to obtain clear legal title to property the individual inherited either testate or intestate from a member of the individual's family.
(b) The grants authorized by this section may be issued to an individual eligible for assistance under subsection (a) of this section, a legal services organization providing the legal services described in subsection (a) of this section, or to a third-party grant-managing entity for the purpose of making subgrants to such individuals or organizations on behalf of the Mayor.
(c) The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, may issue rules to implement this section.
(Sept. 21, 2022, D.C. Law 24-167, § 2002, 69 DCR 009223.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2002 of Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2022 (D.C. Act 24-470, July 13, 2022, 69 DCR 008707).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 11 - D.C. General Hospital Hospice Program › § 4–1101. Definition

§ 4–1101. Definition.
For the purposes of this chapter, the term “terminal condition” means an incurable condition caused by injury, disease, or illness, which, regardless of the application of life-sustaining procedures, would, within reasonable medical judgment, produce death within 6 months or less.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-210, § 2, 36 DCR 478.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 3-1101.
Editor's Notes
As enacted by D.C. Law 7-210, § 2, this section contained the subdivision designation “(1).” As this material contained no other subdivision designations, the designation “(1)” has been deleted for stylistic consistency.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 11 - D.C. General Hospital Hospice Program › § 4–1102. D.C. General Hospital Hospice Program; established

§ 4–1102. D.C. General Hospital Hospice Program; established.
(a) There is established a hospice program to be administered by the D.C. General Hospital. The purpose of this program shall be to:
(1) Provide care and support for the patients who have a terminal condition;
(2) Educate consumers and providers regarding the benefits of hospice programs; and
(3) Encourage volunteerism to assist the terminally ill.
(b) The program shall be designed to enable the patient to live as fully as possible during the final period of his or her life.
(c) The program shall be administered by the Hospice Program Coordinator (“Coordinator”), who shall be appointed by the Executive Director of D.C. General Hospital (“Executive Director”), with the consent of the D.C. General Hospital Commission (“Hospital Commission”), within 120 days after March 16, 1989. The Coordinator position shall be full-time.
(d) The duties of the Coordinator shall include, but not be limited to:
(1) Assisting and counseling the family of the patient before and after the death of the patient;
(2) Educating the D.C. General Hospital health-care staff and the community about the hospice concept and the program’s activities;
(3) Establishing a hospice volunteer program utilizing existing systems and community resources;
(4) Selecting, with the consent of the Executive Director and the Hospital Commission, a location to carry out the functions of the program; and
(5) Establishing an inpatient component of the program pursuant to § 44-1801 et seq. [repealed].
(e) There shall be a hospice care team that shall carry out the purposes of this chapter and provide for the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the terminally ill patient.
(f) The program shall offer the following types of services:
(1) Inpatient management;
(2) Home care;
(3) Clinic treatment;
(4) Bereavement counseling; and
(5) Consultation with attending physicians.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-210, § 3, 36 DCR 478.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 3-1102.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 11 - D.C. General Hospital Hospice Program › § 4–1103. Appropriations

§ 4–1103. Appropriations.
There is authorized to be appropriated funds necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-210, § 4, 36 DCR 478.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 3-1103.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 11 - D.C. General Hospital Hospice Program › § 4–1104. Rules

§ 4–1104. Rules.
Within 120 days of March 16, 1989, the D.C. General Hospital Commission shall, pursuant to § 44-1920 [repealed], issue proposed rules to implement the provisions of this chapter. The proposed rules shall be submitted to the Council for a 45-day period of review, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, legal holidays, and days of Council recess. If the Council does not approve or disapprove the proposed rules, in whole or in part, by resolution within this 45-day review period, the proposed rules shall be deemed approved.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-210, § 5, 36 DCR 478.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 3-1104.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 11 - D.C. General Hospital Hospice Program › § 4–1105. Report

§ 4–1105. Report.
The D.C. General Hospital Commission shall report, on an annual basis beginning December 31, 1989, to the Council of the District of Columbia regarding the development of the program and the number of patients served.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-210, § 6, 36 DCR 478.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 3-1105.
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) amendment of §§ 1801 and 1802 of the Service Improvement and Fiscal Year 2000 Budget Support Act of 1999, see § 2 of Burial Assistance Program Reestablishment Temporary Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Law 13-76, April 5, 2000, law notification 47 DCR 2633).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 12 - Emergency Assistance Program. [Repealed] › § 4–1201. Definitions. [Repealed]

§ 4–1201. Definitions. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-221, § 2, 36 DCR 553; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-241, § 7, 46 DCR 905.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 3-1001.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary repeal of § 3-1001 through 3-1032, see § 7 of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-372, June 9, 1998, 45 DCR 4270), § 7 of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Legislative Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-425, July 31, 1998, 45 DCR 5682),§ 7 of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-552, December 24, 1998, 46 DCR 521), and § 7 of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-19, February 17, 1999, 46 DCR 2492).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) repeal of section, see § 7 of Self-Sufficiency Promotion Temporary Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Law 12-230, April 20, 1999, law notification 46 DCR 4143).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 12 - Emergency Assistance Program. [Repealed] › § 4–1202. Requirements. [Repealed]

§ 4–1202. Requirements. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-221, § 3, 36 DCR 553; Sept. 26, 1995, D.C. Law 11-52, § 505(a), 42 DCR 3684; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-241, § 7, 46 DCR 905.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 3-1002.
Emergency Legislation
See notes to § 4-1201.
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) repeal of section, see § 7 of Self-Sufficiency Promotion Temporary Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Law 12-230, April 20, 1999, law notification 46 DCR 4143).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 12 - Emergency Assistance Program. [Repealed] › § 4–1203. Emergency assistance. [Repealed]

§ 4–1203. Emergency assistance. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-221, § 4, 36 DCR 553; Aug. 17, 1991, D.C. Law 9-19, title I, § 102(a), 38 DCR 4066; Aug. 17, 1991, D.C. Law 9-27, § 3(a), 38 DCR 4205; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-241, § 7, 46 DCR 905.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 3-1003.
Emergency Legislation
See notes to § 4-1201.
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) repeal of section, see § 7 of Self-Sufficiency Promotion Temporary Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Law 12-230, April 20, 1999, law notification 46 DCR 4143).