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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending › Chapter 2 - Weights, Measures, and Markets Generally › Subchapter I - Weights and Measures Generally › § 37–201.25. Council may establish tolerances and specifications

§ 37–201.25. Council may establish tolerances and specifications.
The Council of the District of Columbia is hereby authorized and empowered to establish tolerances and specifications for scales, weights, measures, weighing or measuring instruments or devices, and containers used in the District of Columbia. The Council shall prescribe and allow for barrels, containers, and packages, provided for in this subchapter the same specifications, variations, or tolerances that have been prescribed or established, or that may hereafter be prescribed or established for like barrels, containers, or packages by any officer of the United States in accordance with any requirement of an act of Congress.
(Mar. 3, 1921, 41 Stat. 1224, ch. 118, § 25.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 10-129.
1973 Ed., § 10-127.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 402(197) of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to the District of Columbia Council, subject to the right of the Commissioner as provided in § 406 of the Plan. The District of Columbia Home Rule Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending › Chapter 2 - Weights, Measures, and Markets Generally › Subchapter I - Weights and Measures Generally › § 37–201.26. Weighmasters; public scales; fees. [Repealed]

§ 37–201.26. Weighmasters; public scales; fees. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 3, 1921, 41 Stat. 1224, ch. 118, § 26; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 2003(o), 46 DCR 3142.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 10-130.
1973 Ed., § 10-128.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 402(198) of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to the District of Columbia Council, subject to the right of the Commissioner as provided in § 406 of the Plan. The District of Columbia Home Rule Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending › Chapter 2 - Weights, Measures, and Markets Generally › Subchapter I - Weights and Measures Generally › § 37–201.27. Powers and duties of Director conferred on assistants and inspectors

§ 37–201.27. Powers and duties of Director conferred on assistants and inspectors.
The powers and duties granted to and imposed on the Director by this subchapter, are also hereby granted to and imposed on his assistants and inspectors when acting under his instructions.
(Mar. 3, 1921, 41 Stat. 1224, ch. 118, § 27; Apr. 11, 1946, 60 Stat. 88, ch. 134, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 10-131.
1973 Ed., § 10-129.
Editor's Notes
Department of Weights, Measures and Markets abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 37-201.01.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending › Chapter 2 - Weights, Measures, and Markets Generally › Subchapter I - Weights and Measures Generally › § 37–201.28. Supervision of markets; investigations and reports

§ 37–201.28. Supervision of markets; investigations and reports.
The Mayor of the District of Columbia is authorized and empowered to make such regulations as may be necessary for the control, regulation, and supervision of all markets owned by the District of Columbia and the Director, under the direction of the Mayor, shall have supervision of all produce and other markets owned by the District of Columbia, shall enforce such regulations regarding the operation of the same as the Mayor may make, shall make such investigations regarding the sale, distribution, or prices of commodities in the District of Columbia as the Mayor may direct, and shall make reports and recommendations in connection therewith.
(Mar. 3, 1921, 41 Stat. 1224, ch. 118, § 28; Apr. 27, 1945, 59 Stat. 99, ch. 99, § 7; Apr. 11, 1946, 60 Stat. 88, ch. 134, § 1; May 2, 2002, D.C. Law 14-116, § 4, 49 DCR 1945.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 10-132.
1973 Ed., § 10-130.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 14-116 substituted “Mayor” for “Council”.
Cross References
Rules and regulations, see § 1-319.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 4 of Food Regulation Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-128, August 3, 2001, 48 DCR 7939).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 4 of Food Regulation Legislative Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-147, October 23, 2001, 48 DCR 10183).
Temporary Legislation
Section 4 of D.C. Law 14-55 amended the section by substituting “Mayor” for “Council” wherever it appears.
Section 10(b) of D.C. Law 14-55 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.
Editor's Notes
Department of Weights, Measures and Markets abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 37-201.01.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 402(199) of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to the District of Columbia Council, subject to the right of the Commissioner as provided in § 406 of the Plan. The District of Columbia Home Rule Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending › Chapter 2 - Weights, Measures, and Markets Generally › Subchapter I - Weights and Measures Generally › § 37–201.29. “Mayor” and “Director” defined

§ 37–201.29. “Mayor” and “Director” defined.
Wherever the word “Mayor” is used in this subchapter, it shall be construed to mean the Mayor of the District of Columbia. Whenever the word “Director” is used in this subchapter, it shall be construed to mean the Director of Weights, Measures, and Markets.
(Mar. 3, 1921, 41 Stat. 1225, ch. 118, § 29; Apr. 11, 1946, 60 Stat. 88, ch. 134, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 10-133.
1973 Ed., § 10-131.
Editor's Notes
Department of Weights, Measures and Markets abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 37-201.01.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Home Rule Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending › Chapter 2 - Weights, Measures, and Markets Generally › Subchapter I - Weights and Measures Generally › § 37–201.30. “Person” defined; meaning of singular words

§ 37–201.30. “Person” defined; meaning of singular words.
The word “person,” as used in this subchapter, shall be construed to include copartnerships, companies, corporations, societies, and associations. Whenever any word in this subchapter, is used in the singular, it shall be construed to mean either singular or plural, and wherever any word in this subchapter is used in the plural, it shall be construed to mean either plural or singular, as the circumstances demand.
(Mar. 3, 1921, 41 Stat. 1225, ch. 118, § 30.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 10-134.
1973 Ed., § 10-132.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending › Chapter 2 - Weights, Measures, and Markets Generally › Subchapter I - Weights and Measures Generally › § 37–201.31. Severability

§ 37–201.31. Severability.
Each section of this subchapter, and every provision of each section, is hereby declared to be an independent section or provision, and the holding of any section or provision of any section to be void, ineffective, or unconstitutional for any cause whatever shall not be deemed to affect any other section or provision thereof.
(Mar. 3, 1921, 41 Stat. 1225, ch. 118, § 31.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 10-135.
1973 Ed., § 10-133.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending › Chapter 2 - Weights, Measures, and Markets Generally › Subchapter I - Weights and Measures Generally › § 37–201.32. Penalties; conduct of prosecutions

§ 37–201.32. Penalties; conduct of prosecutions.
Any person violating any of the provisions of this subchapter shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $500, or by both such fine and imprisonment not to exceed 6 months. All prosecutions under this subchapter shall be instituted by the Corporation Counsel or one of his assistants in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. Civil fines, penalties, and fees may be imposed as alternative sanctions for any infraction of the provisions of this subchapter, or any rules or regulations issued under the authority of this subchapter, pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2. Adjudication of any infraction of this subchapter shall be pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2.
(Mar. 3, 1921, 41 Stat. 1225, ch. 118, § 32; Apr. 1, 1942, 56 Stat. 190, ch. 207, § 1; July 8, 1963, 77 Stat. 77, Pub. L. 88-60, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 570, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 155(a); Oct. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-42, § 463, 32 DCR 4450.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 10-136.
1973 Ed., § 10-134.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending › Chapter 2 - Weights, Measures, and Markets Generally › Subchapter I - Weights and Measures Generally › § 37–201.33. Registration and inspection fees for weighing and measuring devices

§ 37–201.33. Registration and inspection fees for weighing and measuring devices.
(a) The Mayor shall collect fees relating to the registration and inspection of weighing and measuring devices in the District of Columbia.
(b) The following fees are established for the annual registration and inspection of weighing and measuring devices in the District of Columbia:
(1) Scales with a capacity of up to 100 pound, $75 (maximum fee per location, $900);
(2) Scales with a capacity of more than 100 pounds, up to 2,000 pounds, $200;
(3) Scales with a capacity of more than 2,000 pounds, up to 20,000 pounds, $500;
(4) Vehicle scales, $1,500;
(5) Retail engine fuel dispenser meter, $60;
(6) Bulk petroleum fuel meter, $250;
(7) Liquefied petroleum gas meter of 3/4 inch diameter or less, $250;
(8) Liquefied petroleum gas meter of greater than 3/4 inch diameter, $375;
(9) Wire/Cordage or fabric measuring device, $50;
(10) Compressed natural gas (per meter), $250;
(11) Hopper scales, $250;
(12) Prescription balance electronic/mechanical, $75;
(13) Jeweler’s balance, $75;
(14) Yard sticks and tapes measures, $25;
(15) UPC scanning (per unit), $25.
(c) The Mayor, by rule, may amend the amount fees set forth in subsection (b) of this section and establish new fees as may be necessary for the registration and inspection of weighing and measuring devices. Fees collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the General Fund of the District of Columbia.
(d) The Mayor may condemn and take out of service any weighing and measuring device not properly registered pursuant to this section.
(Mar. 3, 1921, 41 Stat. 1220, ch. 118, § 32a; as added Dec. 7, 2004, D.C. Law 15-205, § 2052, 51 DCR 8441; Sept. 18, 2007, D.C. Law 17-20, § 2012, 54 DCR 7052; Mar. 25, 2009, D.C. Law 17-353, § 194, 56 DCR 1117.)
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 17-20 added subsec. (d).
D.C. Law 17-353 validated a previously made technical correction in subsec. (b)(1).
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 2052 of Fiscal Year 2005 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-486, August 2, 2004, 51 DCR 8236).
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 2052 of Fiscal Year 2005 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-594, October 26, 2004, 51 DCR 11725).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2012 of Fiscal Year 2008 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-74, July 25, 2007, 54 DCR 7549).
Short Title
Short title of subtitle E of title II of Law 15-205: Section 2051 of D.C. Law 15-205 provided that subtitle E of title II of the act may be cited as the Registration and Inspection of Weighing and Measuring Devices Amendment Act of 2004.
Short title: Section 2011 of D.C. Law 17-20 provided that subtitle B of title II of the act may be cited as the “Weights and Measures Device Amendment Act of 2007”.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 37 - Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending › Chapter 2 - Weights, Measures, and Markets Generally › Subchapter II - Definition of “Barrel of Corn.” › § 37–203.01. “Barrel of corn” defined

§ 37–203.01. “Barrel of corn” defined.
Three hundred and fifty pounds of corn on the cob shall constitute a barrel and 280 pounds of shelled corn shall constitute a barrel; provided, that nothing in this section shall be held to prohibit the sale of corn on the cob by the barrel.
(Mar. 3, 1899, 30 Stat. 1346, ch. 432, § 2.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 10-122.
1973 Ed., § 10-121.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 1 - Board of Education › Subchapter I - General › § 38–103. Annual estimates. [Repealed]

§ 38–103. Annual estimates. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(June 20, 1906, 34 Stat. 317, ch. 3446, § 2(h); Apr. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 102, Pub. L. 90-292, § 3(b); Oct. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-48, § 2, 32 DCR 4583; Apr. 17, 1995, 109 Stat. 116, Pub. L. 104-8, § 202(g)(1); June 12, 2007, D.C. Law 17-9, § 1003(b), 54 DCR 4102; Mar. 21, 2009, D.C. Law 17-325, § 2, 56 DCR 499; Sept. 24, 2010, D.C. Law 18-223, § 4034, 57 DCR 6242.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-103.
1973 Ed., § 31-104.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of Public Schools Hearing Emergency Amendment Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-11, February 25, 2009, 56 DCR 1915).
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 4034 of Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-463, July 2, 2010, 57 DCR 6542).
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Home Rule Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 1 - Board of Education › Subchapter I - General › § 38–104. Exemption from personal liability and security or bond requirement

§ 38–104. Exemption from personal liability and security or bond requirement.
The members of the Board of Education of the District of Columbia shall not be personally liable in damages for any official action of the Board performed in good faith in which the members participate; nor shall any member of the Board be liable for any costs that may be taxed against them or the Board on account of any such official action by them as members of the Board; but such costs shall be charged to the District of Columbia and paid as other costs are paid in suits brought against the municipality; nor shall the said Board or any of its members be required to give any supersedeas bond or security for costs or damages on any appeal whatever.
(June 20, 1906, 34 Stat. 316, ch. 3446, § 2(i); Jan. 26, 1929, 45 Stat. 1139, ch. 105; Apr. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 102, Pub. L. 90-292, § 3(b).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-105.
1973 Ed., § 31-104a.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 1 - Board of Education › Subchapter I - General › § 38–105. Superintendent; appointment; term of office; duties. [Repealed]

§ 38–105. Superintendent; appointment; term of office; duties. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(June 20, 1906, 34 Stat. 317, ch. 3446, § 3(1); Apr. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 102, Pub. L. 90-292, § 3(d); Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 3204(h), 25 DCR 5740; June 12, 2007, D.C. Law 17-9, § 1003(c), 54 DCR 4102.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-107.
1973 Ed., § 31-105.
Cross References
Annual school census, see §§ 31-204—31-206.
Ceremonial expenses, see § 38-914.
Excusing children who are regularly employed from school attendance, see § 38-202.
License taxes, regulated non-health related occupations and professions, see § 47-2853.04.
Official expenses, see § 38-915.
Removal of Superintendent, see § 38-106.
Textbooks and supplies, recommendations for purchase, see § 38-704.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 1 - Board of Education › Subchapter I - General › § 38–106. Removal of Superintendent. [Repealed]

§ 38–106. Removal of Superintendent. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(June 20, 1906, 34 Stat. 317, ch. 3446, § 3(2); Apr. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 102, Pub. L. 90-292, § 3(d); June 12, 2007, D.C. Law 17-9, § 1003(d), 54 DCR 4102.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-110.
1973 Ed., § 31-108.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 1 - Board of Education › Subchapter I - General › § 38–107. Supervisor of Manual Training

§ 38–107. Supervisor of Manual Training.
There shall be appointed by the Board a Supervisor of Manual Training who, under the direction of the Superintendent, shall have supervision of manual training instruction.
(June 20, 1906, 34 Stat. 317, ch. 3446, § 3(6); Apr. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 102, Pub. L. 90-292, § 3(d).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-111.
1973 Ed., § 31-111.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 1 - Board of Education › Subchapter I - General › § 38–108. Classification by correlated subjects

§ 38–108. Classification by correlated subjects.
The Board of Education shall classify all academic and scientific subjects in the Central, Eastern, Western, and Business High Schools, and the McKinley Manual Training School into 8 departments so that each department shall contain correlated subjects, and the M Street High School and the Armstrong Manual Training School shall be similarly classified into 4 departments so that each department shall contain correlated subjects.
(June 20, 1906, 34 Stat. 319, ch. 3446, § 5(1); Apr. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 102, Pub. L. 90-292, § 3(d).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-112.
1973 Ed., § 31-112.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 1 - Board of Education › Subchapter I - General › § 38–109. Head of department; head teacher; class size limitation

§ 38–109. Head of department; head teacher; class size limitation.
Whenever a department includes 2 or more high schools, then the teacher in charge of the department shall be designated “head of the department,” otherwise the teacher in charge of the department shall be designated “head teacher”; provided, that heads of departments as such have only an advisory capacity in educational matters and upon all questions shall be inferior in authority to the principal of each particular school; provided further, that no class shall be formed in the high schools with less than 10 pupils for a period not longer than 15 days.
(June 20, 1906, 34 Stat. 319, ch. 3446, § 5(2).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-113.
1973 Ed., § 31-113.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 1 - Board of Education › Subchapter I - General › § 38–110. Qualifications required of teachers and officials. [Repealed]

§ 38–110. Qualifications required of teachers and officials. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(June 20, 1906, 34 Stat. 319, ch. 3446, § 6; June 26, 1912, 37 Stat. 156, ch. 182; Feb. 25, 1929, 45 Stat. 1276, ch. 314, § 1; Mar. 16, 1982, D.C. Law 4-78, § 14, 29 DCR 49.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-114.
1973 Ed., § 31-114.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 1 - Board of Education › Subchapter I - General › § 38–111. Investigation or trial of teacher

§ 38–111. Investigation or trial of teacher.
When a teacher is on trial or being investigated he or she shall have the right to be attended by counsel and by at least 1 friend of his or her selection.
(June 20, 1906, 34 Stat. 321, ch. 3446, § 10.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-115.
1973 Ed., § 31-116.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 1 - Board of Education › Subchapter I - General › § 38–112. Masculine pronoun to include both male and female

§ 38–112. Masculine pronoun to include both male and female.
Wherever the masculine pronoun occurs in this chapter it shall be construed to apply to either male or female teachers or employees of the Board of Education.
(June 20, 1906, 34 Stat. 321, ch. 3446, § 12; Apr. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 102, Pub. L. 90-292, § 3(d).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-116.
1973 Ed., § 31-117.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 1 - Board of Education › Subchapter I-A - Annual Budget Submission Inclusions › § 38–121.01. District of Columbia Public Schools use of private funds

§ 38–121.01. District of Columbia Public Schools use of private funds.
(a) The annual District of Columbia Public Schools (“DCPS”) budget submission shall identify and list all donations, whether monetary or gifts in kind, of $100,000 or more, donated to DCPS, in a single donation or in multiple donations by a benefactor, for its benefit or purpose, whether directly or indirectly.
(b) The Mayor shall submit an annual report, along with the budget submission, on the use of non-government funds that specifies for each benefactor:
(1) Name and address;
(2) Amount of the planned or actual expenditure donation;
(3) The intended use of the donation; and
(4) The specific goods or services purchased on behalf of or donated to DCPS.
(c) For the purposes of this subchapter, the term “donation” means any gift, grant, devise, or bequest of any real or personal property, or other type of asset.
(Sept. 24, 2010, D.C. Law 18-223, § 4042, 57 DCR 6242.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 4042 of Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-463, July 2, 2010, 57 DCR 6542).
Short Title
Short title: Section 4041 of D.C. Law 18-223 provided that subtitle E of title IV of the act may be cited as the “Use of Private Funds Reporting Requirement Act of 2010”.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 1 - Board of Education › Subchapter I-A - Annual Budget Submission Inclusions › § 38–121.02. Agency performance measures

§ 38–121.02. Agency performance measures.
(a)(1) By January 1, 2011, the District of Columbia Public Schools, shall submit, in accordance with § 1-204.56a, comprehensive, measurable, objective agency performance measures that are to be included in the next 4 budget submissions for the purposes of measuring the agency’s performance in certain areas, including student outcomes, recruitment and retention of teachers and principals, management and business operations, and parent and community involvement.
(2) Beginning in 2012, this information shall be submitted by January 31 of each year in accordance with subsection (b) of this section to the Council for review and comment.
(b) A performance measure shall be included in the budget submission that includes at least one year of actual data. Once included in a budget submission, a performance measure shall be included in its original form for at least 4 successive years.
(Sept. 24, 2010, D.C. Law 18-223, § 4052, 57 DCR 6242.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 4052 of Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-463, July 2, 2010, 57 DCR 6542).
Short Title
Short title: Section 4051 of D.C. Law 18-223 provided that subtitle F of title IV of the act may be cited as the “DCPS Performance Measures Standardization Act of 2010”.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 1 - Board of Education › Subchapter II - Chancellor › § 38–131. Provisional duties of the Chancellor

§ 38–131. Provisional duties of the Chancellor.
The Chancellor of the District of Columbia Public Schools is authorized to accept the resignation or the application for retirement of any employee, to grant leave of absence to any employee, to extend or terminate any temporary appointment, and to make all changes in personnel and appointments growing out of such resignation, retirement, leave of absence, termination of temporary appointment, or caused by the decease or suspension of any employee.
(Apr. 22, 1932, 47 Stat. 134, ch. 131, § 1; June 12, 2007, D.C. Law 17-9, § 1004, 54 DCR 4102.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-108.
1973 Ed., § 31-106.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 38-132.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 17-9, in the section heading, substituted “Chancellor” for “Superintendent”; and rewrote the section, which had read as follows: “The Superintendent of Schools of the District of Columbia is authorized to accept the resignation or the application for retirement of any employee, to grant leave of absence to any employee, to extend or terminate any temporary appointment, and to make all changes in personnel and appointments growing out of such resignation, retirement, leave of absence, termination of temporary appointment, or caused by the decease or suspension of any employee, or the organization of a new class or classes, and to perform such other duties necessary for the operation of the public school system as may be authorized by the Board of Education, provisionally and until the next regular meeting of the Board of Education.”
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 1 - Board of Education › Subchapter II - Chancellor › § 38–132. Authority of acting Superintendent

§ 38–132. Authority of acting Superintendent.
The authority conferred on the Superintendent of Schools by § 38-131 shall, during his authorized absence, devolve on the person designated as acting Superintendent of Schools.
(Apr. 22, 1932, 47 Stat. 134, ch. 131, § 2.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-109.
1973 Ed., § 31-107.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 1 - Board of Education › Subchapter III - Miscellaneous Provisions › § 38–151. Normal schools

§ 38–151. Normal schools.
The Board of Education shall have power to make all necessary rules and regulations for the organization and government of the normal schools, to prescribe the course of study to be pursued therein, and to fix terms for the admission and graduation of pupils; provided, that the Board of Education is hereby authorized, under appropriations hereafter to be made, to expand the 2 existing normal schools into teachers’ colleges, and at the end of the 4th year thereof to award appropriate degrees.
(Feb. 25, 1929, 45 Stat. 1276, ch. 314, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-117.
1973 Ed., § 31-118.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 38-1103.
Cross References
Board of higher education, control of the District of Columbia Teachers College, see § 38-1103.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 1 - Board of Education › Subchapter III - Miscellaneous Provisions › § 38–152. Education of pages

§ 38–152. Education of pages.
The Board of Education of the District of Columbia is hereby authorized to employ such personnel for the education of pages as may be required and to pay compensation for such services in accordance with such rates of compensation as the Board of Education may prescribe.
(July 10, 1972, 86 Stat. 441, Pub. L. 92-342, § 101; Aug. 5, 1977, 91 Stat. 671, Pub. L. 95-94, title I.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-118.
1973 Ed., § 31-121.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 1 - Board of Education › Subchapter III - Miscellaneous Provisions › § 38–153. Coordination of municipal programs

§ 38–153. Coordination of municipal programs.
(a) The Board of Education and the Mayor of the District of Columbia shall jointly develop procedures to assure the maximum coordination of educational and other municipal programs and services in achieving the most effective educational system and utilization of educational facilities and services to serve broad community needs. Such procedures shall cover such matters as:
(1) Design and construction of educational facilities to accommodate civic and community activities such as recreation, adult and vocational education and training, and other community purposes;
(2) Full utilization of educational facilities during nonschool hours for community purposes;
(3) Utilization of municipal services, such as police, sanitation, recreational, and maintenance services to enhance the effectiveness and stature of the school in the community;
(4) Arrangements for cost-sharing and reimbursements on school and community programs involving utilization of educational facilities and services; and
(5) Other matters of mutual interest and concern.
(b) The Board of Education may invite the Mayor of the District of Columbia or his designee to attend and participate in meetings of the Board on matters pertaining to coordination of educational and other municipal programs and services and on such other matters as may be of mutual interest.
(Apr. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 107, Pub. L. 90-292, § 5.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-106.
1973 Ed., § 31-104b.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 38-401.
Cross References
Use of school buildings, negotiation and approval, see § 38-401.
Editor's Notes
Establishment of District of Columbia Advisory Committee on Education: See Mayor’s Order 89-256, November 7, 1989.
Mayor's Orders
Establishment—D.C. State Advisory Council on Adult Education participatory planning committee: See Mayor’s Order 90-179, November 29, 1990.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to the District of Columbia Council and to a Commissioner of the District of Columbia. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 1 - Board of Education › Subchapter III - Miscellaneous Provisions › § 38–154. Annual Board of Education report and budget revision. [Repealed]

§ 38–154. Annual Board of Education report and budget revision. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Sept. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 2594, Pub. L. 103-334, § 143; Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-255, § 32, 44 DCR 1271; July 18, 2000, D.C. Law 13-149, § 4, 47 DCR 4639; June 12, 2007, D.C. Law 17-9, § 1005, 54 DCR 4102; Mar. 25, 2009, D.C. Law 17-353, § 203(e), 56 DCR 1117; Sept. 24, 2010, D.C. Law 18-223, § 4035, 57 DCR 6242.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-104.2.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 4035 of Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-463, July 2, 2010, 57 DCR 6542).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 1 - Board of Education › Subchapter III - Miscellaneous Provisions › § 38–155. Adoption and use of seal

§ 38–155. Adoption and use of seal.
The Mayor is hereby authorized to adopt, alter and use a seal which shall be judicially noticed, and to prescribe rules and regulations as may be deemed necessary to implement this section.
(Aug. 2, 1978, D.C. Law 2-96, § 2, 25 DCR 1272; June 12, 2007, D.C. Law 17-9, § 1006, 54 DCR 4102.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-119.
1973 Ed., § 31-122.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 17-9 substituted “The Mayor” for “The Board of Education of the District of Columbia”.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 1 - Board of Education › Subchapter III - Miscellaneous Provisions › § 38–156. Power to raze buildings; limitations

§ 38–156. Power to raze buildings; limitations.
The Mayor, with the consent of the Council by resolution, shall have the power to raze structures. The razing of any building, structure, or part of any building or structure that is on the National Register of Historic Places, the District of Columbia inventory of historic sites, or for which application for one of these listings is pending, shall not be approved.
(June 20, 1906, ch. 3446, § 14; as added Sept. 11, 1990, D.C. Law 8-158, § 3, 37 DCR 4167; Apr. 12, 1997, D.C. Law 11-259, § 311, 44 DCR 1423; Oct. 19, 2000, D.C. Law 13-172, § 703, 47 DCR 6308; June 12, 2007, D.C. Law 17-9, § 1003(e), 54 DCR 4102.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-120.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 13-172 deleted the concluding sentence providing: “Any contract services required to carry out this purpose shall be procured through the Office of Contracting and Procurement.”
D.C. Law 17-9 substituted “The Mayor, with the consent of the Council by resolution,” for “The Board of Education, upon the approval of the Mayor, and with the consent of the Council by resolution,”.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90-day) authorization to fix and regulate salaries of teachers and other employees, see § 703 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-376, July 24, 2000, 47 DCR 6574).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 703 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-438, October 20, 2000, 47 DCR 8740).
Editor's Notes
Authorization to charge fees for educational courses: For temporary authorization of the District of Columbia Board of Education to charge fees for select adult, community, and continuing education courses, see §§ 2-5 of the District of Columbia Board of Education Fees for Select Adult, Community, and Continuing Education Courses Emergency Act of 1994 (D.C. Act 10-299, July 25, 1994, 41 DCR 5186).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 1 - Board of Education › Subchapter III - Miscellaneous Provisions › § 38–157. Contracting out of food services operations and security services; development of management and data systems

§ 38–157. Contracting out of food services operations and security services; development of management and data systems.
(a) Notwithstanding any other law, rule, or regulation, the District of Columbia Public Schools shall contract out, beginning in School Year 1995-96 and Fiscal Year 1996, all food services operations and security services for the D.C. Public Schools unless the Chancellor determines that it is not feasible.
(b) Notwithstanding any other law, rule, or regulation, the District of Columbia Public Schools shall contract out for no more than a 3-year period, beginning in School Year 1995-96 and Fiscal Year 1996, the development of new management and data systems, as well as training of currently employed personnel to use and manage these systems, in the areas of budget, finance, personnel/human resources, management information services, procurement, and supply management.
(March 5, 1996, D.C. Law 11-98, § 1203, 43 DCR 5; June 12, 2007, D.C. Law 17-9, § 1007, 54 DCR 4102.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-121.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 17-9 substituted “District of Columbia Public Schools” for “District of Columbia Board of Education” and “Chancellor” for “Superintendent”.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 1 - Board of Education › Subchapter III - Miscellaneous Provisions › § 38–158. Detail of officers to training program

§ 38–158. Detail of officers to training program.
Pursuant to section 101(1)(c) and (d) of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Vitalization Act of 1964, approved October 13, 1964 (78 Stat. 1063; 10 U.S.C. § 2031(c) and (d)), the Board of Education, beginning in the 1995-96 School Year, shall request and ensure that active duty officers and noncommissioned officers of the U.S. Armed Forces be detailed as administrators and instructors to the District of Columbia Public Schools’ Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program.
(March 5, 1996, D.C. Law 11-98, § 1204, 43 DCR 5.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-122.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary addition of section, see § 1405 of the Budget Support Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-137, August 14, 1995, 42 DCR 4706) § 1405 of the Budget Support Legislative Review Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-154, November 9, 1995, 42 DCR 6569), and § 1204 of the Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-206, February 9, 1996, 43 DCR 777).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 1 - Board of Education › Subchapter III - Miscellaneous Provisions › § 38–159. Public school enrollment census

§ 38–159. Public school enrollment census.
(a) The State Education Office and the District of Columbia Public Schools shall hire an independent contractor to perform a census of the enrolled students in the D.C. Public Schools as well as the school employees, their job classifications, and duties.
(b) The independent contractor shall count the number of students enrolled in the District of Columbia Public Schools. The count shall include the information specified in § 38-1804.02(b).
(c) The independent contractor shall submit the census report to the Council, Mayor, and the Financial Authority on or before January 1, 1999, and in subsequent years as needed.
(Mar. 26, 1999, D.C. Law 12-175, § 702, 45 DCR 7193; Oct. 21, 2000, D.C. Law 13-176, § 8(d), 47 DCR 6835.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2853.42a.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 38-2602.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 13-176, in subsec. (a), substituted “State Education Office” for “Board of Education”.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary addition of section, see § 402 of the Fiscal Year 1999 Budget Support Emergency Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-401, July 13, 1998, 45 DCR 4794), and § 402 of the Fiscal Year 1999 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-564, January 12, 1999, 46 DCR 669)
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 4 of the Public School Enrollment Integrity Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-453, November 7, 2000, 47 DCR 9406).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 4 of Public School Enrollment Integrity Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-86, July 9, 2001, 48 DCR 6373).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 4 of Public School Enrollment Integrity Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-192, November 29, 2001, 48 DCR 11239).
Temporary Legislation
Section 4 of D.C. Law 13-199, repealed subsec. (b), and rewrote subsec. (a) to read as follows:
Section 6(b) of the D.C. Law 13-199 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.
Section 4 of D.C. Law 14-38 repealed subsec. (b), and amended subsec. (a) to read as follows:
“(a) The Board of Education and the District of Columbia Public Schools shall hire an independent contractor to perform a census of the school employees of the District of Columbia Public Schools, their job classifications, and duties.”
Section 6(b) of D.C. Law 14-38 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.
Short Title
Public School Enrollment Census Act of 1998: Section 701 of D.C. Law 12-175 provided that title VII of the act may be cited as the “Public School Enrollment Census Act of 1998.”
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 1 - Board of Education › Subchapter III - Miscellaneous Provisions › § 38–160. Public schools Schedule A submission

§ 38–160. Public schools Schedule A submission.
The District of Columbia Public Schools shall submit to the Board of Education by January 1st and July 1st of each year a Schedule A showing all the current funded positions of the District of Columbia Public Schools, their compensation levels, and indicating whether the positions are encumbered. The Board of Education shall approve or disapprove each Schedule A within 30 days of its submission and provide the Council of the District of Columbia a copy of the Schedule A within 5 days of its approval.
(Nov. 13, 2003, D.C. Law 15-39, § 362, 50 DCR 5668.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 362 of Fiscal Year 2004 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-149, September 22, 2003, 50 DCR 8360).
Short Title
Short title of subtitle G of title III of Law 15-39: Section 361 of D.C. Law 15-39 provided that subtitle G of title III of the act may be cited as the Public Schools Schedule A Submission Act of 2003.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 1 - Board of Education › Subchapter III - Miscellaneous Provisions › § 38–161. Attendance at Teachers College by foreign students

§ 38–161. Attendance at Teachers College by foreign students.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, not to exceed 25 foreign students who are in the United States on valid unexpired student visas may be permitted to attend the District of Columbia Teachers College each year on the same basis, so far as payment of tuition and fees are concerned, as a resident of the District of Columbia. Admission to and attendance at such college by such students shall be subject to rules and regulations prescribed by the Board of Education of the District of Columbia.
(Apr. 23, 1958, 72 Stat. 98, Pub. L. 85-384, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., § 38-301.
1981 Ed., § 31-601.
1973 Ed., § 31-301a.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 38-304.
References in Text
The District of Columbia Teachers College, referred to in this section, has been absorbed into the University of the District of Columbia pursuant to Chapter 12 of this title.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 1A - District of Columbia Public Schools › § 38–170. Definitions

§ 38–170. Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the term:
(1) "DCPS" means the District of Columbia Public Schools system.
(2) "Educator" includes a principal, assistant principal, teacher, assistant teacher, paraprofessional, school psychologist or counselor, or any person who provides professional educational services or psychological services at a school.
(3) "Educator Preparation Program" means a program preparing teachers, service providers, and administrators for District of Columbia pre-kindergarten through grade 12 schools that has been determined by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education to meet state standards for preparing candidates to enter the profession.
(4) "Personal Identifiable Information" means information that can be used to distinguish or trace an individual's identity, either alone or when combined with other personal or identifying information that is linked or linkable to a specific individual.
(June 12, 2007, D.C. Law 17-9, § 101a; as added Sept. 6, 2023, D.C. Law 25-50, § 4162(a), 70 DCR 10366.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 1A - District of Columbia Public Schools › § 38–171. District of Columbia Public Schools agency; establishment

§ 38–171. District of Columbia Public Schools agency; establishment.
Pursuant to § 1-204.04(b), the Council establishes the District of Columbia Public Schools (“DCPS”) as a separate cabinet-level agency, subordinate to the Mayor, within the executive branch of the District of Columbia government.
(June 12, 2007, D.C. Law 17-9, § 102, 54 DCR 4102.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 38-753.02, § 38-755.02, § 38-781.01, § 38-821.01, and § 38-2601.02.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 4003 of Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-383, June 19, 2012, 59 DCR 7764).
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 4082 of Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-383, June 19, 2012, 59 DCR 7764).
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 4003 of Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-413, July 25, 2012, 59 DCR 9290).
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 4082 of Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-413, July 25, 2012, 59 DCR 9290).
Editor's Notes
Section 4145 of D.C. Law 21-160 provided for District of Columbia Public Schools reporting requirements.
Applicability: Section 107 of Law 17-9 provided that this title shall apply upon Congressional enactment of Title IX. Congress enacted the provisions of Title IX in Pub. L. 110-33, approved June 1, 2007.
Mayor's Orders
Final Action on Closings and Consolidations of District of Columbia Public Schools, see Mayor’s Order 2011-42, February 11, 2011 ( 58 DCR 1497).