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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 17 - Public Charter Schools. [Repealed] › Subchapter II - Establishment of Charters. [Repealed] › § 38–1702.18. Payments to charter schools. [Repealed]

§ 38–1702.18. Payments to charter schools. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(May 29, 1996, D.C. Law 11-135, § 201, 43 DCR 1699; Apr. 24, 2007, D.C. Law 16-305, § 54(a), 53 DCR 6198; June 12, 2007, D.C. Law 17-9, § 803, 54 DCR 4102.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2811.
Temporary Legislation
Section 2 of D.C. Laws 13-143 added subsec. (e).
Subsection 5(b) of D.C. Laws 13-143 Provided: “This act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect or upon the effective date of the Moratorium on Conversion of Existing District of Columbia Public Schools into Charter Schools Amendment Act of 2000, or upon the date that final action is taken on Bill 13-582, the ‘District of Columbia School Reform Amendment Act of 1999’ and Bill 13-583, the ‘District of Columbia Public Charter School Conversion Petition Process Amendment Act of 2000’, or on amendments in the nature of a substitute to these two bills, whichever occurs first.”
Editor's Notes
Section 153 of Public Law 106-113 Amended Section 603(e)(2)(B) of the Student Loan Marketing Association Reorganization Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-208; 110 Stat. 3009-293).
Section 161 of Public Law 106-522 amended Section 603(e) of the Student Association Reorganization Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-208; 110 Stat. 3009-293).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 17 - Public Charter Schools. [Repealed] › Subchapter II - Establishment of Charters. [Repealed] › § 38–1702.19. Federal grant funds. [Repealed]

§ 38–1702.19. Federal grant funds. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(May 29, 1996, D.C. Law 11-135, § 201, 43 DCR 1699; Apr. 24, 2007, D.C. Law 16-305, § 54(a), 53 DCR 6198; June 12, 2007, D.C. Law 17-9, § 803, 54 DCR 4102.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2811.
Temporary Legislation
Section 2 of D.C. Laws 13-143 added subsec. (e).
Subsection 5(b) of D.C. Laws 13-143 Provided: “This act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect or upon the effective date of the Moratorium on Conversion of Existing District of Columbia Public Schools into Charter Schools Amendment Act of 2000, or upon the date that final action is taken on Bill 13-582, the ‘District of Columbia School Reform Amendment Act of 1999’ and Bill 13-583, the ‘District of Columbia Public Charter School Conversion Petition Process Amendment Act of 2000’, or on amendments in the nature of a substitute to these two bills, whichever occurs first.”
Editor's Notes
Section 153 of Public Law 106-113 Amended Section 603(e)(2)(B) of the Student Loan Marketing Association Reorganization Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-208; 110 Stat. 3009-293).
Section 161 of Public Law 106-522 amended Section 603(e) of the Student Association Reorganization Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-208; 110 Stat. 3009-293).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 18 - District of Columbia School Reform (Public Charter Schools) › § 38–1800.01. Short title

§ 38–1800.01. Short title.
This chapter may be cited as the “District of Columbia School Reform Act of 1995”.
(Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321 226, Pub. L. 104-134, § 2001.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 38-821.01 and § 38-1833.02.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 18 - District of Columbia School Reform (Public Charter Schools) › § 38–1800.03. General effective date

§ 38–1800.03. General effective date.
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, this chapter shall be effective beginning on April 26, 1996.
(Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321 226, Pub. L. 104-134, § 2003; Nov. 29, 1999, 113 Stat. 1526, Pub. L. 106-113, § 155.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2851.
Effect of Amendments
Section 155 of Public Law 106-113 deleted “during the period” preceding and “and ending 5 years after such date” following “beginning on April 26, 1996”.
Editor's Notes
Contracting Authority of District of Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Authority: Section 5201 of Pub. L. 104-208, 110 Stat. 3009 1450, provided that:
“The District of Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Authority (referred to in this section as the ‘Authority’) shall have the authority to contract with a private entity (or entities) to carry out a program of school facility repair of public schools and public charter schools located in public school facilities in the District of Columbia, in consultation with the General Services Administration: Provided, That an amount estimated to be $40,700,000 is hereby transferred and otherwise made available to the Authority until expended for contracting as provided under this section, to be derived from transfers and reallocations as follows: (1) funds made available under the heading ‘PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEM’ in Public Law 104-194 for school repairs in a restricted line item; (2) all capital financing authority made available for public school capital improvements in Public Law 104-194; and (3) all capital financing authority made available for public school capital improvements which are or remain available from Public Law 104-134 or any previous appropriations Act for the District of Columbia: Provided further, That the General Services Administration, in consultation with the District of Columbia Public Schools and the District of Columbia Council and subject to the approval of the Authority and the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives, shall provide program management services to assist in the short-term management of the repairs and capital improvements: Provided further,.
“That contracting authorized under this section shall be conducted in accordance with Federal procurement rules and regulations and guidelines or such guidelines as prescribed by the Authority.”
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 18 - District of Columbia School Reform (Public Charter Schools) › Subchapter I - District of Columbia Reform Plan › § 38–1801.02. Superintendent’s report on reforms

§ 38–1801.02. Superintendent’s report on reforms.
Not later than December 1, 1996, the Superintendent shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees, the Board of Education, the Mayor, the Consensus Commission, and the District of Columbia Council a report regarding the progress of the District of Columbia public schools toward achieving the goals of the long-term reform plan.
(Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321 234, Pub. L. 104-134, § 2102.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2853.2.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 18 - District of Columbia School Reform (Public Charter Schools) › Subchapter I - District of Columbia Reform Plan › § 38–1801.03. District of Columbia Council report

§ 38–1801.03. District of Columbia Council report.
Not later than April 1, 1997, the Chairperson of the District of Columbia Council shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report describing legislative and other actions the District of Columbia Council has taken or will take to facilitate the implementation of the goals of the long-term reform plan.
(Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321 234, Pub. L. 104-134, § 2103.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2853.3.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 18 - District of Columbia School Reform (Public Charter Schools) › Subchapter II - Public Charter Schools › § 38–1802.05. Board of Trustees of a public charter school

§ 38–1802.05. Board of Trustees of a public charter school.
(a) Board of Trustees. — The members of a Board of Trustees of a public charter school shall be elected or selected pursuant to the charter granted to the school. Such Board of Trustees shall have an odd number of members that does not exceed 15, of which:
(1) A majority shall be residents of the District of Columbia; and
(2) At least 2 shall be parents of a student attending the school.
(b) Eligibility. — An individual is eligible for election or selection to the Board of Trustees of a public charter school if the person:
(1) Is a teacher or staff member who is employed at the school;
(2) Is a parent of a student attending the school; or
(3) Meets the election or selection criteria set forth in the charter granted to the school.
(c) Election or selection of parents. — In the case of the first Board of Trustees of a public charter school to be elected or selected after the date on which the school is granted a charter, the election or selection of the members under subsection (a)(2) of this section shall occur on the earliest practicable date after classes at the school have commenced. Until such date, any other members who have been elected or selected shall serve as an interim Board of Trustees. Such an interim Board of Trustees may exercise all of the powers, and shall be subject to all of the duties, of a Board of Trustees.
(d) Fiduciaries. — The Board of Trustees of a public charter school shall be fiduciaries of the school and shall set overall policy for the school. The Board of Trustees may make final decisions on matters related to the operation of the school, consistent with the charter granted to the school, this subchapter, and other applicable law.
(e) Open meetings. — All meetings of a Board of Trustees shall be subject to the requirements of subchapter IV of Chapter 5 of Title 2.
(Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321 [241], Pub. L. 104-134, § 2205; Nov. 19, 1997, 111 Stat. 2191, Pub. L. 105-100, § 168; Dec. 3, 2020, D.C. Law 23-149, § 4056(b), 67 DCR 10493.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2853.15.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 18 - District of Columbia School Reform (Public Charter Schools) › Subchapter II - Public Charter Schools › § 38–1802.08. Reduced fares for public transportation

§ 38–1802.08. Reduced fares for public transportation.
A student attending a public charter school shall be eligible for reduced fares on the Metrobus and Metrorail Transit System on the same terms and conditions as are applicable under subchapter II of Chapter 2 of Title 35, to a student attending a District of Columbia public school.
(Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321 [244], Pub. L. 104-134, § 2208.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2853.18.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 18 - District of Columbia School Reform (Public Charter Schools) › Subchapter II - Public Charter Schools › § 38–1802.13b. Eligible chartering authority closure powers after voluntary charter relinquishment

§ 38–1802.13b. Eligible chartering authority closure powers after voluntary charter relinquishment.
(a) If a public charter school voluntarily relinquishes its charter, the eligible chartering authority may manage the school directly until alternative arrangements can be made for students at the school.
(b) If a public charter school voluntarily relinquishes its charter, the eligible chartering authority also may impose such interim conditions as it determines reasonably necessary to safeguard public funds, ensure positive outcomes for students, or provide for efficient dissolution and asset distribution pursuant to § 38-1802.13a.
(Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321 [251], Pub. L. 104-134, § 2213b; as added June 24, 2020, D.C. Law 23-117, § 2(c), 67 DCR 5088.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 18 - District of Columbia School Reform (Public Charter Schools) › Subchapter II - Public Charter Schools › § 38–1802.14a. Charter schools admissions task force

§ 38–1802.14a. Charter schools admissions task force.
(a) There is established a task force that shall study providing a neighborhood preference in charter school admissions for the 2013-2014 school year. The task force shall consist of:
(1) The following 5 government officials, or their designees:
(A) Chairman of the Public Charter School Board;
(B) Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia;
(C) State Superintendent of Education;
(D) Deputy Mayor for Education; and
(E) Chancellor of the District of Columbia Public Schools; and
(2) The following nongovernment members:
(A) Two representatives from charter support organizations;
(B) A representative from the education department of a national research organization;
(C) A representative from a national charter school organization;
(D) Two charter school leaders selected by the Public Charter School Board Chair; and
(E) A labor representative.
(b) The task force shall:
(1) Be chaired by the Chairman of the Public Charter School Board, or his or her designee;
(2) Meet at an agreed to location as often as determined necessary by the Chairman of the task force;
(3) Explore the feasibility of offering a neighborhood preference in charter school admissions for the 2013-2014 school year; and
(4) By September 1, 2012, submit a report to the Council of its findings, which shall include:
(A) Consideration of the various ways in which a neighborhood preference can be designed, including:
(i) The pros and cons of a weighted lottery;
(ii) Setting aside of a certain percentage of new seats;
(iii) A geographically limited preference; and
(iv) A preference based on rankings in a city-wide application process;
(B) A definition of neighborhood for the purpose of setting boundaries in admissions;
(C) An examination of models that are being used in other jurisdictions and evaluation of their applicability to the District; and
(D) Recommendations based on its findings.
(Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321 [251], Pub. L. 104-134, § 2214a; as added Sept. 20, 2012, D.C. Law 19-168, § 4052, 59 DCR 8025.)
Effect of Amendments
The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-168 added this section.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary addition of section, see § 4052 of the Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-413, July 25, 2012, 59 DCR 9290).
Temporary Legislation
Section 2 of D.C. Law 19-202 amended Section 2214a(a)(4) of the District of Columbia School Reform Act of 1995, approved April 26, 1996 (110 Stat. 1321; to be codified at D.C. Official Code § 38-1802.14a(a)(4)), by striking the phrase “September 1, 2012,” and inserting the phrase “December 15, 2012,” in its place.
Section 4(b) of D.C. Law 19-202 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 18 - District of Columbia School Reform (Public Charter Schools) › Subchapter II - Public Charter Schools › § 38–1802.15. Federal entities

§ 38–1802.15. Federal entities.
(a) In general. — The following federal agencies and federally established entities are encouraged to explore whether it is feasible for the agency or entity to establish one or more public charter schools:
(1) The Library of Congress;
(2) The National Aeronautics and Space Administration;
(3) The Drug Enforcement Administration;
(4) The National Science Foundation;
(5) The Department of Justice;
(6) The Department of Defense;
(7) The Department of Education; and
(8) The Smithsonian Institution, including the National Zoological Park, the National Museum of American History, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and the National Gallery of Art.
(b) Report. — Not later than 120 days after April 26, 1996, any agency or institution described in subsection (a) of this section that has explored the feasibility of establishing a public charter school shall report its determination on the feasibility to the appropriate congressional committees.
(Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321 [253], Pub. L. 104-134, § 2215.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2853.25.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 18 - District of Columbia School Reform (Public Charter Schools) › Subchapter III - World Class School Task Force, Core Curriculum, Content Standards, Assessments, and Promotion Gates › Subpart A - World Class School Task Force, Core Curriculum, Content Standards, Assessments › § 38–1803.12. Consultation

§ 38–1803.12. Consultation.
The World Class Schools Task Force shall conduct its duties under this part in consultation with:
(1) The District of Columbia Goals Panel;
(2) Officials of the District of Columbia public schools who have been identified by the Superintendent as having responsibilities relevant to this part, including the Deputy Superintendent for Curriculum;
(3) The District of Columbia community, with particular attention given to educators, and parent and business organizations; and
(4) Any other persons or groups that the task force deems appropriate.
(Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321 [255], Pub. L. 104-134, § 2312.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2853.32.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 18 - District of Columbia School Reform (Public Charter Schools) › Subchapter III - World Class School Task Force, Core Curriculum, Content Standards, Assessments, and Promotion Gates › Subpart A - World Class School Task Force, Core Curriculum, Content Standards, Assessments › § 38–1803.13. Administrative provisions

§ 38–1803.13. Administrative provisions.
The World Class Schools Task Force shall ensure public access to its proceedings (other than proceedings, or portions of proceedings, relating to internal personnel and management matters) that are relevant to its duties under this subchapter and shall make available to the public, at reasonable cost, transcripts of such proceedings.
(Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321 [255], Pub. L. 104-134, § 2313.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2853.33.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 18 - District of Columbia School Reform (Public Charter Schools) › Subchapter III - World Class School Task Force, Core Curriculum, Content Standards, Assessments, and Promotion Gates › Subpart A - World Class School Task Force, Core Curriculum, Content Standards, Assessments › § 38–1803.14. Consultants

§ 38–1803.14. Consultants.
Upon the request of the World Class Schools Task Force, the head of any department or agency of the Federal Government may detail any of the personnel of such agency to such task force to assist such task force in carrying out such task force’s duties under this subchapter.
(Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321 [255], Pub. L. 104-134, § 2314.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2853.34.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 18 - District of Columbia School Reform (Public Charter Schools) › Subchapter III - World Class School Task Force, Core Curriculum, Content Standards, Assessments, and Promotion Gates › Subpart A - World Class School Task Force, Core Curriculum, Content Standards, Assessments › § 38–1803.15. Authorization of appropriations

§ 38–1803.15. Authorization of appropriations.
There are authorized to be appropriated $2,000,000 for fiscal year 1997 to carry out this part. Such funds shall remain available until expended.
(Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321 [256], Pub. L. 104-134, § 2315.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2853.35.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 18 - District of Columbia School Reform (Public Charter Schools) › Subchapter III - World Class School Task Force, Core Curriculum, Content Standards, Assessments, and Promotion Gates › Subpart B - Promotion Gates › § 38–1803.21. Promotion gates

§ 38–1803.21. Promotion gates.
(a) Kindergarten through 4th grade. — Not later than one year after the date of adoption in accordance with § 38-1803.11(d) of the assessments described in § 38-1803.11(b)(1)(C), the Superintendent shall establish and implement promotion gates for mathematics, reading, and writing, for not less than one grade level from kindergarten through grade 4, including at least grade 4, and shall establish dates for establishing such other promotion gates for other subject areas.
(b) 5th through 8th grades. — Not later than one year after the adoption in accordance with § 38-1803.11(d) of the assessments described in § 38-1803.11(b)(1)(C), the Superintendent shall establish and implement promotion gates with respect to not less than one grade level from grade 5 through grade 8, including at least grade 8.
(c) 9th through 12th grades. — Not later than one year after the adoption in accordance with § 38-1803.11(d) of the assessments described in § 38-1803.11(b)(1)(C), the Superintendent shall establish and implement promotion gates with respect to not less than one grade level from grade 9 through grade 12, including at least grade 12.
(Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321 [256], Pub. L. 104-134, § 2321.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2853.36.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 38-1801.01 and § 38-1803.11.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 18 - District of Columbia School Reform (Public Charter Schools) › Subchapter V - School Facilities Repair and Improvement › Subpart A - School Facilities › § 38–1805.50. Definitions

§ 38–1805.50. Definitions.
For purposes of this subchapter —
(1) The term “facilities” means buildings, structures, and real property of the District of Columbia public schools, except that such term does not include any administrative office building that is not located in a building containing classrooms; and
(2) The term “repair and improvement” includes administration, construction, and renovation.
(Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321 [261], Pub. L. 104-134, § 2550.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2853.50.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 18 - District of Columbia School Reform (Public Charter Schools) › Subchapter V - School Facilities Repair and Improvement › Subpart A - School Facilities › § 38–1805.51. Technical assistance. [Repealed]

§ 38–1805.51. Technical assistance. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321 [262], Pub. L. 104-134, § 2551; June 8, 2006, D.C. Law 16-123, § 222(a), 53 DCR 2843.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2853.51.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 18 - District of Columbia School Reform (Public Charter Schools) › Subchapter V - School Facilities Repair and Improvement › Subpart B - Waivers › § 38–1805.61. Waivers

§ 38–1805.61. Waivers.
(a) In general. —
(1) Requirements waived. — Subject to subsection (b) of this section, all District of Columbia fees and all requirements contained in the document entitled “District of Columbia Public Schools Standard Contract Provisions” (as such document was in effect on November 2, 1995 and including any revisions or modifications to such document) published by the District of Columbia public schools for use with construction or maintenance projects, are waived, for purposes of repair and improvement of District of Columbia public schools facilities for a period beginning on April 26, 1996, and ending 24 months after such date.
(2) Donations. — Any individual may volunteer his or her services or may donate materials to a District of Columbia public school facility for the repair and improvement of such facility provided that the provision of voluntary services meets the requirements of 29 U.S.C. 203(e)(4).
(b) Limitation. — A waiver under subsection (a) of this section shall not apply to the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 276a et seq.) [revised, now see 40 U.S.C. 3142] or Executive Order 11246 or other civil rights standards.
(Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321 [263], Pub. L. 104-134, § 2561; Sept. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 2356 2377, Pub. L. 104-194, § 148; Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 3009 1473, Pub. L. 104-208, § 5205(h).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2853.53.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 18 - District of Columbia School Reform (Public Charter Schools) › Subchapter V - School Facilities Repair and Improvement › Subpart C - Gifts, Donations, Bequests, and Devises › § 38–1805.71. Gifts, donations, bequests, and devises

§ 38–1805.71. Gifts, donations, bequests, and devises.
(a) In general. — A District of Columbia public school or a public charter school may accept directly from any person a gift, donation, bequest, or devise of any property, real or personal, without regard to any law or regulation of the District of Columbia.
(b) Tax laws. — For the purposes of the income tax, gift tax, and estate tax laws of the Federal Government, any money or other property given, donated, bequeathed, or devised to a District of Columbia public school or a public charter school, shall be deemed to have been given, donated, bequeathed, or devised to or for the use of the District of Columbia.
(Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321 [264], Pub. L. 104-134, § 2571.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2853.54.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 18 - District of Columbia School Reform (Public Charter Schools) › Subchapter VI - Partnerships with Business › § 38–1806.01. Purpose

§ 38–1806.01. Purpose.
The purpose of this subchapter is:
(1) To leverage private sector funds utilizing initial Federal investments in order to provide students and teachers within the District of Columbia public schools and public charter schools with access to state-of-the-art educational technology;
(2) To establish a regional job training and employment center;
(3) To strengthen workforce preparation initiatives for students within the District of Columbia public schools and public charter schools;
(4) To coordinate private sector investments in carrying out this chapter; and
(5) To assist the Superintendent with the development of individual career paths in accordance with the long-term reform plan.
(Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321 [264], Pub. L. 104-134, § 2601.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2853.61.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 18 - District of Columbia School Reform (Public Charter Schools) › Subchapter VI - Partnerships with Business › § 38–1806.02. Duties of the Superintendent of the District of Columbia public schools

§ 38–1806.02. Duties of the Superintendent of the District of Columbia public schools.
The Superintendent is authorized to provide a grant to a private, nonprofit corporation that meets the eligibility criteria under § 38-1806.03 for the purposes of carrying out the duties under §§ 38-1806.04 and 38-1806.07.
(Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321 [265], Pub. L. 104-134, § 2602.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2853.62.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 38-1806.03.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 18 - District of Columbia School Reform (Public Charter Schools) › Subchapter VI - Partnerships with Business › § 38–1806.03. Eligibility criteria for private, nonprofit corporation

§ 38–1806.03. Eligibility criteria for private, nonprofit corporation.
A private, nonprofit corporation shall be eligible to receive a grant under § 38-1806.02 if the corporation is a national business organization incorporated in the District of Columbia, that:
(1) Has a board of directors which includes members who are also chief executive officers of technology-related corporations involved in education and workforce development issues;
(2) Has extensive practical experience with initiatives that link business resources and expertise with education and training systems;
(3) Has experience in working with State and local educational agencies throughout the United States with respect to the integration of academic studies with workforce preparation programs; and
(4) Has a nationwide structure through which additional resources can be leveraged and innovative practices disseminated.
(Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321 [265], Pub. L. 104-134, § 2603.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2853.63.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 38-1806.02.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 18 - District of Columbia School Reform (Public Charter Schools) › Subchapter VI - Partnerships with Business › § 38–1806.05. Matching funds

§ 38–1806.05. Matching funds.
The private, nonprofit corporation, to the extent practicable, shall provide matching funds, or in-kind contributions, or a combination thereof, for the purpose of carrying out the duties of the corporation under § 38-1806.04, as follows:
(1) For fiscal year 1997, the nonprofit corporation shall provide matching funds or in-kind contributions of $1 for every $1 of federal funds provided under this subchapter for such year for activities under § 38-1806.04.
(2) For fiscal year 1998, the nonprofit corporation shall provide matching funds or in-kind contributions of $3 for every $1 of federal funds provided under this subchapter for such year for activities under § 38-1806.04.
(3) For fiscal year 1999, the nonprofit corporation shall provide matching funds or in-kind contributions of $5 for every $1 of federal funds provided under this subchapter for such year for activities under § 38-1806.04.
(Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321 [268], Pub. L. 104-134, § 2605.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2853.65.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 18 - District of Columbia School Reform (Public Charter Schools) › Subchapter VI - Partnerships with Business › § 38–1806.06. Report

§ 38–1806.06. Report.
The private, nonprofit corporation shall prepare and submit to the appropriate congressional committees on a quarterly basis, or, with respect to fiscal year 1997, on a semiannual basis, a report which shall contain:
(1) The activities the corporation has carried out, including the duties of the corporation described in § 38-1806.04, for the 3-month period ending on the date of the submission of the report, or, with respect to fiscal year 1997, the 6-month period ending on the date of the submission of the report;
(2) An assessment of the use of funds or other resources donated to the corporation;
(3) The results of the assessment carried out under § 38-1806.04(b)(3); and
(4) A description of the goals and priorities of the corporation for the 3-month period beginning on the date of the submission of the report, or, with respect to fiscal year 1997, the 6-month period beginning on the date of the submission of the report.
(Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321 [268], Pub. L. 104-134, § 2606.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2853.66.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 18 - District of Columbia School Reform (Public Charter Schools) › Subchapter VI - Partnerships with Business › § 38–1806.07. Jobs for D.C. Graduates Program

§ 38–1806.07. Jobs for D.C. Graduates Program.
(a) In general. — The nonprofit corporation shall establish a program, to be known as the “Jobs for D.C. Graduates Program”, to assist District of Columbia public schools and public charter schools in organizing and implementing a school-to-work transition system, which system shall give priority to providing assistance to at-risk youths and disadvantaged youths.
(b) Conduct of program. — In carrying out the program established under subsection (a), the nonprofit corporation, consistent with the policies of the nationally recognized Jobs for America’s Graduates, Inc., shall:
(1) Establish performance standards for such program;
(2) Provide ongoing enhancement and improvements in such program;
(3) Provide research and reports on the results of such program; and
(4) Provide preservice and inservice training.
(Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321 [269], Pub. L. 104-134, § 2607.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2853.67.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 38-1806.02 and § 38-1806.08.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 18 - District of Columbia School Reform (Public Charter Schools) › Subchapter VI - Partnerships with Business › § 38–1806.08. Authorization of appropriations

§ 38–1806.08. Authorization of appropriations.
(a) Authorization. —
(1) Delta Council; access to state-of-the-art educational technology; and workforce preparation initiatives. — There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out subsections (a), (b), and (d) of § 38-1806.04, $1,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1997, 1998, and 1999.
(2) Deal Center. — There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out § 38-1806.04(c), $2,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1997, 1998, and 1999.
(3) Jobs for D.C. Graduates Program. — There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out § 38-1806.07:
(A) $2,000,000 for fiscal year 1997; and
(B) $3,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1998 through 2001.
(b) Availability. — Amounts authorized to be appropriated under subsection (a) are authorized to remain available until expended.
(Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321 [269], Pub. L. 104-134, § 2608.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2853.68.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 18 - District of Columbia School Reform (Public Charter Schools) › Subchapter VI - Partnerships with Business › § 38–1806.09. Termination of federal support; sense of the Congress relating to continuation of activities

§ 38–1806.09. Termination of federal support; sense of the Congress relating to continuation of activities.
(a) Termination of federal support. — The authority under this subchapter to provide assistance to the private, nonprofit corporation or any other entity established pursuant to this subchapter shall terminate on October 1, 1999.
(b) Sense of the Congress relating to continuation of activities. — It is the sense of the Congress that:
(1) The activities of the private, nonprofit corporation under § 38-1806.04 should continue to be carried out after October 1, 1999, with resources made available from the private sector; and
(2) The corporation should provide oversight and coordination for such activities after such date.
(Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321 [269], Pub. L. 104-134, § 2609.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2853.69.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 18 - District of Columbia School Reform (Public Charter Schools) › Subchapter VII - Management and Fiscal Accountability; Preservation of School-Based Resources › § 38–1807.51. Management support systems

§ 38–1807.51. Management support systems.
(a) Food services and security services. — Notwithstanding any other law, rule, or regulation, the Board of Education shall enter into a contract for academic year 1995-1996 and each succeeding academic year, for the provision of all food services operations and security services for the District of Columbia public schools, unless the Superintendent determines that it is not feasible and provides the Superintendent’s reasons in writing to the Board of Education and the Authority.
(b) Development of new management and data systems. — Notwithstanding any other law, rule, or regulation, the Board of Education shall, in academic year 1995-1996, consult with the Authority on the development of new management and data systems, as well as training of personnel to use and manage the systems in areas of budget, finance, personnel and human resources, management information services, procurement, supply management, and other systems recommended by the Authority. Such plans shall be consistent with, and contemporaneous to, the District of Columbia Government’s development and implementation of a replacement for the financial management system for the District of Columbia Government in use on April 26, 1996.
(Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321 [270], Pub. L. 104-134, § 2751.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2853.71.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 18 - District of Columbia School Reform (Public Charter Schools) › Subchapter VII - Management and Fiscal Accountability; Preservation of School-Based Resources › § 38–1807.52. Access to fiscal and staffing data

§ 38–1807.52. Access to fiscal and staffing data.
(a) In general. — The budget, financial-accounting, personnel, payroll, procurement, and management information systems of the District of Columbia public schools shall be coordinated and interface with related systems of the District of Columbia Government.
(b) Access. — The Board of Education shall provide read-only access to its internal financial management systems and all other data bases to designated staff of the Mayor, the Council, the Authority, and appropriate congressional committees.
(Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321 [270], Pub. L. 104-134, § 2752.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2853.72.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 18 - District of Columbia School Reform (Public Charter Schools) › Subchapter VII - Management and Fiscal Accountability; Preservation of School-Based Resources › § 38–1807.53. Development of fiscal year 1997 budget request

§ 38–1807.53. Development of fiscal year 1997 budget request.
(a) In general. — The Board of Education shall develop its fiscal year 1997 gross operating budget and its fiscal year 1997 appropriated funds budget request in accordance with this section.
(b) Fiscal Year 1996 Budget Revision. — Not later than 60 days after April 26, 1996, the Board of Education shall develop, approve, and submit to the Mayor, the District of Columbia Council, the Authority, and appropriate Congressional committees, a revised fiscal year 1996 gross operating budget that reflects the amount appropriated in the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 1996, and which:
(1) Is broken out on the basis of appropriated funds and nonappropriated funds, control center, responsibility center, agency reporting code, object class, and object; and
(2) Indicates by position title, grade, and agency reporting code, all staff allocated to each District of Columbia public school as of October 15, 1995, and indicates on an object class basis all other-than-personal-services financial resources allocated to each school.
(c) Zero-Base budget. — For fiscal year 1997, the Board of Education shall build its gross operating budget and appropriated funds request from a zero-base, starting from the local school level through the central office level.
(d) School-by-school budgets. — The Board of Education’s initial fiscal year 1997 gross operating budget and appropriated funds budget request submitted to the Mayor, the District of Columbia Council, and the Authority shall contain school-by-school budgets and shall also:
(1) Be broken out on the basis of appropriated funds and nonappropriated funds, control center, responsibility center, agency reporting code, object class, and object;
(2) Indicate by position title, grade, and agency reporting code all staff budgeted for each District of Columbia public school, and indicate on an object class basis all other-than-personal-services financial resources allocated to each school; and
(3) Indicate the amount and reason for all changes made to the initial fiscal year 1997 gross operating budget and appropriated funds request from the revised fiscal year 1996 gross operating budget required by subsection (b) of this section.
(Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321 [270], Pub. L. 104-134, § 2753.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2853.73.
[Reserved].
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 18 - District of Columbia School Reform (Public Charter Schools) › Subchapter VII - Management and Fiscal Accountability; Preservation of School-Based Resources › § 38–1807.56. Preservation of school-based staff positions. [Repealed]

§ 38–1807.56. Preservation of school-based staff positions. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321 [271], Pub. L. 104-134, § 2756; Oct. 20, 2005, D.C. Law 16-33, § 4022(a), 52 DCR 7503.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2853.76.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 4022(a) of Fiscal Year 2006 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-168, July 26, 2005, 52 DCR 7667).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 18 - District of Columbia School Reform (Public Charter Schools) › Subchapter VII - Management and Fiscal Accountability; Preservation of School-Based Resources › § 38–1807.57. Preservation of school-based staff positions

§ 38–1807.57. Preservation of school-based staff positions.
(a) Findings. — The Council of the District of Columbia finds that:
(1) In Fiscal Year 2006, the District of Columbia Public Schools (“DCPS”) will receive a core budget of $779,309,000 with additional funding in the amount of $21 million for the Superintendent’s school reform initiatives.
(2) Despite an overall increase in funding for DCPS, local schools have been forced to develop plans to reduce their workforces because the 3.07% increase in the uniform per student funding formula does not cover the average step increase of 4.77% included in collective bargaining agreements approved by the Mayor and Council.
(3) The Council believes that these reductions, which would come one year following the elimination of 500 school-based positions, are unacceptable and, if implemented, would be injurious to the DCPS.
(4) As a result, there is a need to avert layoffs of more than 300 staff at individual schools.
(5) DCPS should absorb the cost of the step increases from non-local school budget funds.
(b) Restrictions on reductions of school-based employees. — To the extent that a reduction in the number of full-time equivalent positions for the District of Columbia public schools is required to remain within the budget established for the public schools in appropriations acts, no reductions shall be made from the full-time equivalent positions for school-based teachers, principals, counselors, librarians, or other school-based educational positions that were established as of the end of Fiscal Year 2005, unless the Board of Education makes a determination based on student enrollment that:
(1) Fewer school-based positions are needed to maintain established pupil-to-staff ratios; or
(2) Reductions in positions for other than school-based employees are not practicable.
(c) Definition. — The term “school-based educational position” means a position located at a District of Columbia public school or other position providing direct support to students at such a school, including a position for a clerical, stenographic, or secretarial employee, but not including any part-time educational aide position.
(Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321 [271], Pub. L. 104-134, § 2757; as added Oct. 20, 2005, D.C. Law 16-33, § 4022(b), 52 DCR 7503.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 4022(b) of Fiscal Year 2006 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-168, July 26, 2005, 52 DCR 7667).
Short Title
Short title of subtitle C of title IV of Law 16-33: Section 4021 of D.C. Law 16-33 provided that subtitle C of title IV of the act may be cited as the Preservation of School-Based Staff Positions Amendment Act of 2005.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 18 - District of Columbia School Reform (Public Charter Schools) › Subchapter VIII - Establishment and Organization of the Commission on Consensus Reform in the District of Columbia Public Schools › § 38–1808.51. Commission on Consensus Reform in the District of Columbia Public Schools. [Expired]

§ 38–1808.51. Commission on Consensus Reform in the District of Columbia Public Schools. [Expired]
Expired.
(Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321 [272], Pub. L. 104-134, § 2852.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2853.81.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 18 - District of Columbia School Reform (Public Charter Schools) › Subchapter VIII - Establishment and Organization of the Commission on Consensus Reform in the District of Columbia Public Schools › § 38–1808.52. Primary purpose and findings. [Expired]

§ 38–1808.52. Primary purpose and findings. [Expired]
Expired.
(Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321 [273], Pub. L. 104-134, § 2852.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2853.82.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 18 - District of Columbia School Reform (Public Charter Schools) › Subchapter VIII - Establishment and Organization of the Commission on Consensus Reform in the District of Columbia Public Schools › § 38–1808.53. Duties and powers of the Consensus Commission. [Expired]

§ 38–1808.53. Duties and powers of the Consensus Commission. [Expired]
Expired.
(Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321 [274], Pub. L. 104-134, § 2853.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2853.83.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 18 - District of Columbia School Reform (Public Charter Schools) › Subchapter VIII - Establishment and Organization of the Commission on Consensus Reform in the District of Columbia Public Schools › § 38–1808.54. Improving order and discipline. [Expired]

§ 38–1808.54. Improving order and discipline. [Expired]
Expired.
(Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321 [275], Pub. L. 104-134, § 2854.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2853.84.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 18 - District of Columbia School Reform (Public Charter Schools) › Subchapter VIII - Establishment and Organization of the Commission on Consensus Reform in the District of Columbia Public Schools › § 38–1808.55. Educational performance audits. [Expired]

§ 38–1808.55. Educational performance audits. [Expired]
Expired.
(Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321 [275], Pub. L. 104-134, § 2855.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2853.85.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 18 - District of Columbia School Reform (Public Charter Schools) › Subchapter VIII - Establishment and Organization of the Commission on Consensus Reform in the District of Columbia Public Schools › § 38–1808.56. Investigative powers. [Expired]

§ 38–1808.56. Investigative powers. [Expired]
Expired.
(Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321 [276], Pub. L. 104-134, § 2856.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2853.86.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 18 - District of Columbia School Reform (Public Charter Schools) › Subchapter VIII - Establishment and Organization of the Commission on Consensus Reform in the District of Columbia Public Schools › § 38–1808.57. Recommendations of the Consensus Commission. [Expired]

§ 38–1808.57. Recommendations of the Consensus Commission. [Expired]
Expired.
(Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321 [276], Pub. L. 104-134, § 2857.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2853.87.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 18 - District of Columbia School Reform (Public Charter Schools) › Subchapter VIII - Establishment and Organization of the Commission on Consensus Reform in the District of Columbia Public Schools › § 38–1808.58. Expiration date. [Expired]

§ 38–1808.58. Expiration date. [Expired]
Expired.
(Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321 [276], Pub. L. 104-134, § 2858.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2853.88.
Editor's Notes
Expiration of subchapter VIII: Pub. L. 104-134, § 258, codified as § 38-1808.58, provided that this subchapter shall be effective during the period beginning on April 26, 1996 and ending 7 years after such date.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 18 - District of Columbia School Reform (Public Charter Schools) › Subchapter IX - Parent Attendance at Parent-Teacher Conferences › § 38–1809.01. Policy

§ 38–1809.01. Policy.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Mayor is authorized to develop and implement a policy encouraging all residents of the District of Columbia with children attending a District of Columbia public school to attend and participate in at least one parent-teacher conference every 90 days during the academic year.
(Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321 [276], Pub. L. 104-134, § 2901.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2853.91.
Cross References
Criminal Justice Advisory Board, see § 3-901 et seq.
Smoke detectors, see § 6-751.01 et seq.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition of § 38-1851, see § 3322 of Fiscal Year 2003 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-453, July 23, 2002, 49 DCR 8026).