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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 8A - Healthy Schools › Subchapter III - Farm-to-School Program › § 38–823.02. Programs

§ 38–823.02. Programs.
(a) The Office of the State Superintendent of Education shall, in conjunction with the Department of Health, the Department of Parks and Recreation, the District Department of the Environment, the University of the District of Columbia, community organizations, food service providers, public schools, and public charter schools, develop programs to promote the benefits of purchasing and eating locally grown and unprocessed foods that are from growers engaged in sustainable agriculture practices. At minimum, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education shall conduct at least one program per year, such as an annual local flavor week or a harvest of the month program, in collaboration with other District agencies and nonprofit organizations.
(b) In Fiscal Year 2023, notwithstanding part B of subchapter XII-A of Chapter 3 of Title 1, no later than November 1, 2022, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education shall issue a $1.6 million grant to a not-for-profit organization that currently partners with the District of Columbia Public Schools ("DCPS") to integrate farming, cooking, and nutrition education curriculum ("healthy food programming") into core academics for the purpose of continuing healthy food programming at DCPS in the 2022-2023 school year.
(c) In Fiscal Year 2024 and no later than November 1, 2023, notwithstanding part B of subchapter XII-A of Chapter 3 of Title 1, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education shall issue a $1.9 million grant to a not-for-profit organization that currently partners with the District of Columbia Public Schools ("DCPS") to integrate a farming, cooking, and nutrition education curriculum ("healthy food programming") into core academics for the purpose of continuing healthy food programming at DCPS in the 2023-2024 school year.
(July 27, 2010, D.C. Law 18-209, § 302, 57 DCR 4779; Sept. 21, 2022, D.C. Law 24-167, § 4102, 69 DCR 009223; Sept. 6, 2023, D.C. Law 25-50, § 4112, 70 DCR 10366.)
Applicability
Section 4113 of D.C. Law 25-50 provided that the amendments to this section by § 4112 of D.C. Law 25-50 shall apply as of July 14, 2023.
Section 4113 of D.C. Act 25-172 provided that the amendments to this section by § 4112 of D.C. Act 25-172 shall apply as of July 14, 2023.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 4112 of Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2023 (D.C. Act 25-172, July 14, 2023, 70 DCR 9933).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 4102(b) of Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2022 (D.C. Act 24-470, July 13, 2022, 69 DCR 008707).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 8A - Healthy Schools › Subchapter III - Farm-to-School Program › § 38–823.03. Mandatory reporting

§ 38–823.03. Mandatory reporting.
Beginning September 30, 2020, and biennially thereafter, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education shall submit to the Mayor, the Council, and the Healthy Youth and Schools Commission a comprehensive report on the District's compliance with this chapter, which shall include:
(1) An update on farm-to-school initiatives and recommendations for improving these initiatives; and
(2) The information required in §§ 38-824.05 and 38-825.02(c).
(July 27, 2010, D.C. Law 18-209, § 303, 57 DCR 4779; Sept. 20, 2012, D.C. Law 19-168, § 4062(h), 59 DCR 8025; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 4147, 64 DCR 7652; Mar. 13, 2019, D.C. Law 22-240, § 2(n), 66 DCR 912; Sept. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 23-16, § 7160, 66 DCR 8621.)
Effect of Amendments
The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-168 substituted “June 30” for “September 30.”
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-240: § 7160 of D.C. Law 23-16 repealed § 3 of D.C. Law 22-240. Therefore the amendment of this section by D.C. Law 22-240 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-240: § 3 of D.C. Law 22-240 provided that the change made to this section by § 2(n) of D.C. Law 22-240 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
Section 4150 of D.C. Law 22-33 provided that the amendment made to this section shall apply as of June 27, 2017.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of applicability provision of D.C. Law 22-240, see § 7160 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-112, Sept. 4, 2019, 66 DCR 11964).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of applicability provision of D.C. Law 22-240, see § 7160 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 4147 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 4147 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 4062(h) 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) amendment of section, see § 4062(h) 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 4063 of D.C. Law 19-168 provided that § 4062 of the act shall apply as of June 20, 2012.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 8A - Healthy Schools › Subchapter IV - Physical and Health Education › § 38–824.01. Physical activity goals

§ 38–824.01. Physical activity goals.
(a) It shall be the goal of the District of Columbia for children to engage in physical activity for at least 60 minutes each day or for the time period recommended for specific age groups in § 38-824.02.
(b) Public schools and public charter schools shall promote this goal.
(c) Public schools and public charter schools shall seek to maximize physical activity by means including:
(1) Extending the school day;
(2) Encouraging students to walk or bike to school;
(3) Promoting active recess;
(4) Including physical activity in before-school and after-school activities;
(5) Supporting athletic programs;
(6) Integrating movement into classroom instruction and classroom instructional breaks;
(7) Entering into shared-use agreements with organizations that provide physical activity programming for children outside of the normal school day; and
(8) Using physical activity as a reward for student achievement and good behavior.
(July 27, 2010, D.C. Law 18-209, § 401, 57 DCR 4779; Mar. 13, 2019, D.C. Law 22-240, § 2(o), 66 DCR 912; Sept. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 23-16, § 7160, 66 DCR 8621.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-240: § 7160 of D.C. Law 23-16 repealed § 3 of D.C. Law 22-240. Therefore the amendment of this section by D.C. Law 22-240 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-240: § 3 of D.C. Law 22-240 provided that the change made to this section by § 2(o) of D.C. Law 22-240 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of applicability provision of D.C. Law 22-240, see § 7160 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-112, Sept. 4, 2019, 66 DCR 11964).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of applicability provision of D.C. Law 22-240, see § 7160 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 8A - Healthy Schools › Subchapter IV - Physical and Health Education › § 38–824.02a. Interscholastic athletics plan. [Repealed]

§ 38–824.02a. Interscholastic athletics plan. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(July 27, 2010, D.C. Law 18-209, § 402a; as added Sept. 20, 2012, D.C. Law 19-168, § 4062(i), 59 DCR 8025; Mar. 13, 2019, D.C. Law 22-240, § 2(q), 66 DCR 912; Sept. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 23-16, § 7160, 66 DCR 8621.)
Effect of Amendments
The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-168 added this section.
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-240: § 7160 of D.C. Law 23-16 repealed § 3 of D.C. Law 22-240. Therefore the repeal of this section by D.C. Law 22-240 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-240: § 3 of D.C. Law 22-240 provided that the repeal this section by § 2(q) of D.C. Law 22-240 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of applicability provision of D.C. Law 22-240, see § 7160 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-112, Sept. 4, 2019, 66 DCR 11964).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of applicability provision of D.C. Law 22-240, see § 7160 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).
For temporary addition of section, see § 4062(i) of the Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-413, July 25, 2012, 59 DCR 9290), applicable as of June 20, 2012.
Editor's Notes
Section 4063 of D.C. Law 19-168 provided that § 4062 of the act shall apply as of June 20, 2012.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 8A - Healthy Schools › Subchapter IV - Physical and Health Education › § 38–824.03. Additional requirements

§ 38–824.03. Additional requirements.
(a) A student with disabilities shall have suitably adapted physical education incorporated as part of the individualized education program developed for the student. Public schools and public charter schools shall provide suitably adapted physical education or supplementary aids for any other student with special needs that preclude the student from participating in regular physical education instruction, as required by section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, approved September 26, 1973 (87 Stat. 394; 29 U.S.C. § 794).
(b) Requiring or withholding physical activity shall not be used to punish students; provided, that students who are not wearing appropriate athletic clothing may be prohibited from participating in physical activity until properly dressed.
(c) The Office of the State Superintendent of Education shall provide and coordinate annual professional-development sessions for school personnel, provided by a certified instructor and based on nationally recognized standards, related to incorporating physical activity into classroom instruction, classroom instruction breaks, and active recess.
(July 27, 2010, D.C. Law 18-209, § 403, 57 DCR 4779; Mar. 13, 2019, D.C. Law 22-240, § 2(r), 66 DCR 912; Sept. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 23-16, § 7160, 66 DCR 8621.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-240: § 7160 of D.C. Law 23-16 repealed § 3 of D.C. Law 22-240. Therefore the amendment of this section by D.C. Law 22-240 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-240: § 3 of D.C. Law 22-240 provided that the change made to this section by § 2(r) of D.C. Law 22-240 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of applicability provision of D.C. Law 22-240, see § 7160 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-112, Sept. 4, 2019, 66 DCR 11964).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of applicability provision of D.C. Law 22-240, see § 7160 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 8A - Healthy Schools › Subchapter IV - Physical and Health Education › § 38–824.04. Access to public facilities

§ 38–824.04. Access to public facilities.
The Department of Parks and Recreation shall provide equal access and shall charge equal fees to both public schools and public charter schools for the use of its recreation centers, fields, playgrounds, and other facilities.
(July 27, 2010, D.C. Law 18-209, § 404, 57 DCR 4779.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 8A - Healthy Schools › Subchapter IV - Physical and Health Education › § 38–824.05. Mandatory reporting

§ 38–824.05. Mandatory reporting.
Beginning in 2020, and biennially thereafter, the Office of the State Superintendent shall include information regarding the following in the report required pursuant to § 38-823.03:
(1) Compliance of public schools and public charter schools with the health education and physical education and activity requirements in this subchapter; and
(2) Student achievement with respect to health and physical education and activity standards.
(July 27, 2010, D.C. Law 18-209, § 405, 57 DCR 4779; Mar. 13, 2019, D.C. Law 22-240, § 2(s), 66 DCR 912; Sept. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 23-16, § 7160, 66 DCR 8621.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-240: § 7160 of D.C. Law 23-16 repealed § 3 of D.C. Law 22-240. Therefore the amendment of this section by D.C. Law 22-240 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-240: § 3 of D.C. Law 22-240 provided that the change made to this section by § 2(s) of D.C. Law 22-240 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of applicability provision of D.C. Law 22-240, see § 7160 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-112, Sept. 4, 2019, 66 DCR 11964).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of applicability provision of D.C. Law 22-240, see § 7160 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 8A - Healthy Schools › Subchapter VI - Health and Wellness › § 38–826.03. School health centers

§ 38–826.03. School health centers.
(a) The Department of Health, in conjunction with the Department of Healthcare Finance, the District of Columbia Public Schools, the Department of General Services, and the Public Charter School Board, shall develop a plan to establish and operate school health centers in public schools and public charter schools on or before December 31, 2015.
(b) The plan shall include the following:
(1) A needs assessment to determine where school health centers shall be located, including a justification for any determination that a school health center is not needed at a public high school; and
(2) A proposal for financial sustainability for the school health centers.
(c) The plan shall be submitted to the Mayor, the Council, and the Healthy Youth and Schools Commission on or before December 31, 2012.
(July 27, 2010, D.C. Law 18-209, § 603, 57 DCR 4779; Oct. 20, 2011, D.C. Law 19-37, § 2(m), 58 DCR 6841; Sept. 20, 2012, D.C. Law 19-168, § 4062(l), 59 DCR 8025; Mar. 13, 2019, D.C. Law 22-240, § 2(y), 66 DCR 912; Sept. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 23-16, § 7160, 66 DCR 8621.)
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 19-37, in subsec. (c), substituted “December 31, 2011” for “December 31, 2010”.
The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-168 substituted “Department of General Services” for “Office of Public Education Facilities Modernization” in (a); and substituted “December 31, 2012” for “December 31, 2011” in (c).
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-240: § 7160 of D.C. Law 23-16 repealed § 3 of D.C. Law 22-240. Therefore the amendment of this section by D.C. Law 22-240 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-240: § 3 of D.C. Law 22-240 provided that the change made to this section by § 2(y) of D.C. Law 22-240 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of applicability provision of D.C. Law 22-240, see § 7160 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-112, Sept. 4, 2019, 66 DCR 11964).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of applicability provision of D.C. Law 22-240, see § 7160 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2(m) of Healthy Schools Emergency Amendment Act of 2011 (D.C. Act 19-143, August 9, 2011, 58 DCR 6814).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 4062(l) 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) amendment of section, see § 4062(l) 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 4063 of D.C. Law 19-168 provided that § 4062 of the act shall apply as of June 20, 2012.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 8A - Healthy Schools › Subchapter VI - Health and Wellness › § 38–826.04. School nurses

§ 38–826.04. School nurses.
The square footage of a nurse’s suite shall not be a determining factor as to whether or not a school nurse is placed at a public charter school; provided, that all other conditions as required by the Department of Health are met.
(July 27, 2010, D.C. Law 18-209, § 604, 57 DCR 4779.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see §§ 2(n), 3 of Healthy Schools Emergency Amendment Act of 2011 (D.C. Act 19-143, August 9, 2011, 58 DCR 6814).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 8A - Healthy Schools › Subchapter VI - Health and Wellness › § 38–826.05. Tobacco-free school campuses

§ 38–826.05. Tobacco-free school campuses.
(a) Tobacco and tobacco products are prohibited in public school and public charter school buildings, grounds, parking lots, parking garages, playing fields, school buses and other vehicles, and at off-campus, school-sponsored events.
(b) For a public charter school located in a mixed-use facility, the requirements of subsection (a) of this section shall apply only to the buildings, grounds, parking lots, garages, and fields under the control of the public charter school.
(July 27, 2010, D.C. Law 18-209, § 604a; as added Oct. 20, 2011, D.C. Law 19-37, § 2(n), 58 DCR 6841.)
Editor's Notes
Section 3 of D.C. Law 19-37 provided: “Sec. 3. Applicability. This act shall apply as of August 15, 2011.”
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 8A - Healthy Schools › Subchapter VI - Health and Wellness › § 38–826.06. Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System

§ 38–826.06. Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System.
Each public school and public charter school covered by the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System ("YRBSS") shall participate, at no cost to the school, in the YRBSS administered by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education pursuant to § 38-2602(b)(31).
(July 27, 2010, D.C. Law 18-209, § 604b; as added Apr. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 22-291, § 3, 66 DCR 1687.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 8A - Healthy Schools › Subchapter VII - Healthy Youth and Schools Commission › § 38–827.02. Composition and organization of the Commission

§ 38–827.02. Composition and organization of the Commission.
(a) The Commission shall be composed of 13 members who are experts in health, wellness, or nutrition; parents; teachers; or students. The Mayor shall appoint 10 members, no more than 5 of whom shall represent District agencies. The Chairman of the Council shall appoint one member. The chair of the Council committee with oversight of education shall appoint one member. The Chair of the Public Charter School Board shall appoint one member.
(b) Members shall serve 3-year terms on the Commission, except that:
(1) Of the Mayor’s first 10 persons appointed, 4 shall be appointed to serve 3-year terms, 3 shall be appointed to serve 2-year terms, and 3 shall be appointed to serve one-year terms; and
(2) Students shall serve for one year.
(c) The Mayor shall designate one member of the Commission to serve as its Chairperson.
(d) A member shall serve for no more than 2 consecutive, full terms.
(e) Unless excused by the Chairperson, any member who fails to attend 3 consecutive meetings shall be deemed to be removed from the Commission, creating a vacancy.
(f) Each member of the Commission shall serve without compensation; provided, that each member may be reimbursed for actual expenses pursuant to § 1-611.08.
(July 27, 2010, D.C. Law 18-209, § 702, 57 DCR 4779.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 8A - Healthy Schools › Subchapter VII - Healthy Youth and Schools Commission › § 38–827.03. Rules of procedure

§ 38–827.03. Rules of procedure.
(a) The Chairperson of the Commission, or his or her designated representative, who shall be a member of the Commission, shall convene all meetings of the Commission. Seven members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum. Voting by proxy shall not be permitted.
(b) All meetings, reports, and recommendations shall be a matter of public record.
(c) The Commission shall establish its meeting schedule; provided, that the Commission shall meet at least 4 times during each calendar year.
(d) The Commission may establish subcommittees as needed. Subcommittees may include persons who are not members of the Commission; provided, that each subcommittee shall be chaired by a Commission member.
(July 27, 2010, D.C. Law 18-209, § 703, 57 DCR 4779.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 8A - Healthy Schools › Subchapter VII - Healthy Youth and Schools Commission › § 38–827.04. Administration

§ 38–827.04. Administration.
Subject to appropriations, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education shall provide administrative and technical support to the Commission as necessary.
(July 27, 2010, D.C. Law 18-209, § 704, 57 DCR 4779.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 8A - Healthy Schools › Subchapter VIII - Rules and Applicability › § 38–828.01. Rules

§ 38–828.01. Rules.
The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2 [§ 2-501 et seq.], shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter.
(July 27, 2010, D.C. Law 18-209, § 801, 57 DCR 4779.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 8A - Healthy Schools › Subchapter VIII - Rules and Applicability › § 38–828.02. Applicability

§ 38–828.02. Applicability.
(a) Subchapter II of this chapter shall apply as of August 1, 2010.
(b) Repealed.
(July 27, 2010, D.C. Law 18-209, § 802, 57 DCR 4779; Sept. 24, 2010, D.C. Law 18-223, § 7005, 57 DCR 6242.)
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 18-223 repealed subsec. (b), which had read as follows: “(b) This chapter shall apply upon the inclusion of its fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan.”
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section 802(b) of D.C. Law 18-209, see § 7005 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 8B - Public Schools Digital Privacy and Equity › Subchapter I - Protection of Students Digital Privacy › § 38–831.05. Rules

§ 38–831.05. Rules.
Within 180-days of the February 18, 2017, the Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this subchapter. The proposed rules shall be submitted to the Council for a 45-day period of review, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, legal holidays, and days of Council recess. If the Council does not approve the proposed rules, in whole or in part, by resolution within the 45-day period, the proposed rules shall be deemed approved.
(Feb. 18, 2017, D.C. Law 21-218, § 6, 63 DCR 16013.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 8B - Public Schools Digital Privacy and Equity › Subchapter I - Protection of Students Digital Privacy › § 38–831.06. Applicability

§ 38–831.06. Applicability.
Sections 38-831.02, 38-831.03, and 38-831.04 shall apply as of August 1, 2017.
(Feb. 18, 2017, D.C. Law 21-218, § 7, 63 DCR 16013.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 8C - Title IX Athletic Equity › § 38–841.01. Definitions

§ 38–841.01. Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the term:
(1) “Applicable schools” means any public or public charter high school beginning in the 2016-2017 school year and any public or public charter middle school beginning in the 2017-2018 school year.
(2) “Athletic program” means all interscholastic sports offered to students by an applicable school.
(3) “Competition level” means the division or categorization of teams by ability or competitiveness, which may include varsity, junior varsity, and intramural.
(3A) "DCSAA" means the District of Columbia State Athletic Association.
(4) “GERC” means a Gender Equity Review Committee established pursuant to § 38-841.04(a).
(5) “Interscholastic athletics program” means all athletic activities or sports offered within a school, the purpose of which is to provide opportunities for students to compete with other students on like teams in other schools.
(6) “Local education agency” or “LEA” means the District of Columbia Public Schools system or any individual or group of public charter schools operating under a single charter.
(7) “OSSE” means the Office of the State Superintendent of Education.
(8) “Participant” means a student who is attending an applicable school and a member on the tryout roster or official team roster of an interscholastic or intramural activity or sport who participated in team practices, contests, and competitions, or otherwise engaging in other activities as part of the team and was eligible for participation.
(9) “Participation rate” means the ratio of the number of participants of that gender in the athletic program to the number of students of that gender in the student body.
(10) “Title IX” means Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, approved June 23, 1972 (86 Stat. 373; 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688).
(11) “Title IX regulations” means 34 CFR § 106.1 et seq.
(Oct. 21, 2015, D.C. Law 21-29, § 2, 62 DCR 10884; Apr. 7, 2017, D.C. Law 21-263, § 203(a), 64 DCR 2110.)
Applicability
Section 7033 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 301 of D.C. Law 21-263. Therefore the changes made to this section by D.C. Law 21-263 have been given effect.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-263: § 301 of D.C. Law 21-263 provided that the change made to this section by § 203(a) of D.C. Law 21-263 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 301 of D.C. Law 21-263, see § 7033 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 301 of D.C. Law 21-263, see § 7033 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 8C - Title IX Athletic Equity › § 38–841.02. Nondiscrimination

§ 38–841.02. Nondiscrimination.
Each applicable school in the District shall operate its athletic programs in a manner that does not discriminate against students or staff on the basis of sex, gender, or gender identity.
(Oct. 21, 2015, D.C. Law 21-29, § 3, 62 DCR 10884.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 8C - Title IX Athletic Equity › § 38–841.04. Additional requirements

§ 38–841.04. Additional requirements.
(a) Each public or public charter high school shall establish a 3-member Gender Equity Review Committee or identify at least 3 senior administrators to establish criteria for ensuring the gender equity in the school’s athletic program, evaluate the athletics program, and manage Title IX issues at the LEA. This grievance procedures and criteria shall be posted publicly on the school’s website.
(b) An LEA shall develop grievance procedures that are made available upon request or to any person alleging a violation of Title IX in accordance with Title IX regulations.
(c) An applicable school shall maintain Title IX records for a minimum of 10 years. The Title IX records shall be subject to review by the Mayor and shall include the following:
(1) A Title IX Plan, which shall include a self-evaluation of the school’s entire athletic program based on the annual assurance of compliance required by this chapter and proposed plans and timetables, as appropriate, to ensure gender equity in the athletics program, including items such as practice times, facilities, coaching stipends, and athletic budgets;
(2) A summary of Title IX complaints, including the resolution of each, for the current and previous 9 years;
(3) A copy of the school’s grievance procedures; and
(4) For public and public charter high schools, a list of members of the GERC or the 3 senior administrators serving in this capacity and their contact information.
(Oct. 21, 2015, D.C. Law 21-29, § 5, 62 DCR 10884.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 8C - Title IX Athletic Equity › § 38–841.05. Designation of Title IX athletic coordinators

§ 38–841.05. Designation of Title IX athletic coordinators.
(a) DCSAA shall designate a Title IX Coordinator for the District’s interscholastic athletics who shall coordinate the District’s efforts to ensure and encourage compliance with the athletics aspects of Title IX and this chapter. The responsibilities of the Title IX Coordinator shall include those described in 34 C.F.R. § 106.8(a). DCSAA shall annually notify all students and the students’ guardians of and make publicly available on a website the name, office address, e-mail address, and phone number of the Title IX Coordinator designated pursuant to this section. Each applicable school shall post a notice with this information in the school’s athletic facilities.
(b) Each LEA shall designate an LEA Title IX Athletic Coordinator who shall oversee and monitor each applicable school within the LEA to ensure and encourage compliance with the athletic aspects of Title IX and this chapter; and
(c) Each applicable school shall designate a School Title IX Athletic Liaison, in accordance with 34 C.F.R. § 106.8(a), who coordinates the activities at the school level that are designed to promote gender equity in athletics. The School Title IX Athletic Liaison is not required to, but may, serve as one of the 3 members of the GERC. Additionally, the School Title IX Athletic Liaison shall:
(1) Receive and process complaints and inquiries related to Title IX and athletics;
(2) Make recommendations to the school’s GERC on promoting gender equity in athletics;
(3) Maintain the school’s Title IX records as described in § 38-841.04(c);
(4) Enforce the school’s athletic non-discrimination policy, if any; and
(5) Implement corrective measures to comply with Title IX.
(d) If an applicable school is also an LEA, the LEA Title IX Athletic Coordinator shall carry out the responsibilities of both the LEA Title IX Athletic Coordinator and the School Title IX Athletic Liaison.
(Oct. 21, 2015, D.C. Law 21-29, § 6, 62 DCR 10884; Apr. 7, 2017, D.C. Law 21-263, § 203(c), 64 DCR 2110.)
Applicability
Section 7033 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 301 of D.C. Law 21-263. Therefore the changes made to this section by D.C. Law 21-263 have been given effect.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-263: § 301 of D.C. Law 21-263 provided that the change made to this section by § 203(c) of D.C. Law 21-263 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 301 of D.C. Law 21-263, see § 7033 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 301 of D.C. Law 21-263, see § 7033 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 8C - Title IX Athletic Equity › § 38–841.06. District of Columbia State Athletic Association responsibility

§ 38–841.06. District of Columbia State Athletic Association responsibility.
The District of Columbia State Athletic Association shall coordinate with each applicable school to educate the school, its students, and the students’ guardians regarding National Collegiate Athletic Association eligibility requirements and collegiate athletic scholarships, with particular emphasis on outreach to girls.
(Oct. 21, 2015, D.C. Law 21-29, § 7, 62 DCR 10884.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 8C - Title IX Athletic Equity › § 38–841.07. Title IX athletic equity strategic plans

§ 38–841.07. Title IX athletic equity strategic plans.
By August 1, 2016, and every 5 years thereafter, DCSAA shall develop a 5-year strategic plan to encourage and ensure gender equity in compliance with Title IX in public and public charter high schools. The plan shall include:
(1) Data submitted to the DCSAA under this chapter for the prior 5 years;
(2) A listing of schools by gender participation gap by greatest to least, to be measured by the difference between the percentage of enrolled students who are girls and the percentage of total athletic opportunities, measured as spots on teams, provided to girls;
(3) A description of athletic funding, by school;
(4) A strategy for ensuring athletic gender equity;
(5) An account of the District’s high school student-athlete graduation rates, college attendance rates, and college athletic scholarship acceptance rates by gender, as available; and
(6) A survey of best practices from other national membership organizations, states, municipalities, and local community-based organizations.
(Oct. 21, 2015, D.C. Law 21-29, § 8, 62 DCR 10884; Apr. 7, 2017, D.C. Law 21-263, § 203(d), 64 DCR 2110.)
Applicability
Section 7033 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 301 of D.C. Law 21-263. Therefore the changes made to this section by D.C. Law 21-263 have been given effect.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-263: § 301 of D.C. Law 21-263 provided that the change made to this section by § 203(d) of D.C. Law 21-263 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 301 of D.C. Law 21-263, see § 7033 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 301 of D.C. Law 21-263, see § 7033 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 8C - Title IX Athletic Equity › § 38–841.08. Rules

§ 38–841.08. Rules.
The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2 [§ 2-501 et seq.], shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter.
(Oct. 21, 2015, D.C. Law 21-29, § 9, 62 DCR 10884.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 9 - Miscellaneous Provisions › § 38–901. Whole school-day sessions

§ 38–901. Whole school-day sessions.
All children of school age being instructed in the schools of the District beyond the 2nd grade shall be given a whole school-day session.
(June 20, 1906, 34 Stat. 316, ch. 3446, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2201.
1973 Ed., § 31-1101.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 9 - Miscellaneous Provisions › § 38–902. School officials not to profit on supplies or textbooks purchased for schools

§ 38–902. School officials not to profit on supplies or textbooks purchased for schools.
No school official, teacher, or member of the Board of Education shall receive any pecuniary benefit on account of school supplies or textbooks purchased for the use of the public schools in the District of Columbia.
(Aug. 7, 1894, 28 Stat. 254, ch. 232.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2202.
1973 Ed., § 31-1104.
Cross References
Purchase of school books and supplies, see § 38-701 et seq.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 9 - Miscellaneous Provisions › § 38–903. Repair work by janitors

§ 38–903. Repair work by janitors.
The janitors of the principal school buildings, in addition to their other duties, shall do all minor repairs to buildings and furniture, glazing, fixing seats and desks, and take care of the heating apparatus, and shall be selected with reference to their qualifications to perform this work.
(Feb. 25, 1885, 23 Stat. 318, ch. 145.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2203.
1973 Ed., § 31-1105.
Cross References
Control of construction and repair of school buildings, see § 38-402.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 9 - Miscellaneous Provisions › § 38–904. School name changes

§ 38–904. School name changes.
(a) The school formerly known as the M Street High School (old) shall be known as Robert Gould Shaw Junior High School.
(b) The school formerly known as Central High School (old) and annex shall be known as Columbia Junior High School.
(June 29, 1922, 42 Stat. 689, ch. 249.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2204.
1973 Ed., § 31-1106.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 9 - Miscellaneous Provisions › § 38–905. John A. Chamberlain Vocational School

§ 38–905. John A. Chamberlain Vocational School.
The new school building built to replace the Lenox Vocational School shall, when occupied, be known as the John A. Chamberlain Vocational School.
(July 15, 1939, 53 Stat. 1016, ch. 281, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2205.
1973 Ed., § 31-1107.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 9 - Miscellaneous Provisions › § 38–906. Title and jurisdiction over reservation 277-F transferred for school purposes; authority to close streets and alleys

§ 38–906. Title and jurisdiction over reservation 277-F transferred for school purposes; authority to close streets and alleys.
Title to and jurisdiction over reservation 277-F, being part of square 3526, are transferred to the District of Columbia, the said reservation to be included in the site acquired or to be acquired for the McKinley Technical High School; and the Council of the District of Columbia is hereby authorized and directed to close all streets and alleys in the area acquired or to be acquired for the McKinley Technical High School and the Langley Junior High School buildings and grounds, where title to the property on both sides of any such streets or alleys shall be in the District of Columbia, the title to the land in such streets or alleys so closed to revert to the District of Columbia for school purposes.
(Mar. 4, 1925, 43 Stat. 1320, ch. 556.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2206.
1973 Ed., § 31-1108.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 9 - Miscellaneous Provisions › § 38–907. Acceptance by Board of Education of donations

§ 38–907. Acceptance by Board of Education of donations.
The Board of Education is authorized to receive any donations or contributions that may be made for the benefit of the public schools of the District of Columbia, and to apply the same in such manner as in their opinion shall be best calculated to effect the object of the donors; the Board of Education to account for all funds so received.
(R.S., D.C., § 283; June 20, 1906, 34 Stat. 316, ch. 3446, § 2; Oct. 30, 1975, D.C. Law 1-26, § 3, 22 DCR 2467.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2207.
1973 Ed., § 31-1109.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 9 - Miscellaneous Provisions › § 38–908. Bond not required for supplies issued by Department of the Army

§ 38–908. Bond not required for supplies issued by Department of the Army.
On and after July 1, 1943, a bond shall not be required on account of military supplies or equipment issued by the Department of the Army for military instruction and practice by the students of high schools in the District of Columbia.
(July 15, 1939, 53 Stat. 1015, ch. 281, § 1; June 12, 1940, 54 Stat. 317, ch. 333, § 1; July 1, 1943, ch. 184, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2208.
1973 Ed., § 31-1115.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 9 - Miscellaneous Provisions › § 38–909. Insurance for arms issued to high school cadets

§ 38–909. Insurance for arms issued to high school cadets.
Arms authorized to be issued by the Department of the Army to high school cadets of the District of Columbia shall hereafter be issued without requiring that the same shall be insured from loss by fire.
(April 27, 1904, 33 Stat. 379, ch. 1628.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2209.
1973 Ed., § 31-1116.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 9 - Miscellaneous Provisions › § 38–910. Solicitation of donations from pupils

§ 38–910. Solicitation of donations from pupils.
No part of any appropriation for the District of Columbia shall be paid to any person employed under or in connection with the public schools of the District of Columbia who shall solicit or receive, or permit to be solicited or received, on any public school premises, any subscription or donation of money or other thing of value from any pupil enrolled in such public schools for presentation of testimonials to school officials or for any purpose except such as may be authorized by the Board of Education at a stated meeting upon the written recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.
(July 1, 1943, 57 Stat. 324, ch. 184, § 1, par. 5.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2210.
1973 Ed., § 31-1117.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 9 - Miscellaneous Provisions › § 38–911. Restriction on use of appropriations

§ 38–911. Restriction on use of appropriations.
No funds appropriated for the government of the District of Columbia may be used:
(1) To provide transportation for students enrolled in the public schools of the District of Columbia if the transportation is provided solely to change the racial balance in any public school in the District of Columbia; or
(2) For the cost of education (including the cost of transportation) of any individual in an elementary or secondary school located outside the District of Columbia, except:
(A) Any individual with a disability for whom education facilities do not exist in the public school system of the District of Columbia; and
(B) Any individual under the care, custody, or guardianship of the District of Columbia placed in a foster home or in an institution located outside the District of Columbia.
(Aug. 2, 1968, 82 Stat. 615, Pub. L. 90-450, title IV, § 401; Apr. 24, 2007, D.C. Law 16-305, § 52, 53 DCR 6198.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2211.
1973 Ed., § 31-1118.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 16-305, in par. (2)(A), substituted “individual with a disability” for “handicapped individual”.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 9 - Miscellaneous Provisions › § 38–912. Driver education program; police officer and firefighter cadet programs

§ 38–912. Driver education program; police officer and firefighter cadet programs.
(a) The Board of Education is authorized, within the limits of appropriations therefor, to accept, on a loan basis, and to maintain and provide for insurance of motor vehicles, for use in the driver education programs of the public schools.
(b) There may be appropriated the funds necessary for the administration of comprehensive programs, established in consultation with the Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department and the Chief of the District of Columbia Fire Department, to train and educate students in the public schools to become police officers or firefighter cadets, which funds shall be available for transfer to the Board of Education at the request of the Board, should the Board determine that it will conduct these programs in the public schools.
(c) A student who is a resident of the District of Columbia and who successfully completes a curriculum established pursuant to this section shall be accorded a preference rating which shall be taken into consideration if the student applies for appointment to either the Metropolitan Police Department cadet program or the District of Columbia Fire Department cadet program.
(Oct. 26, 1973, 87 Stat. 508, Pub. L. 93-140, § 20; Mar. 9, 1983, D.C. Law 4-172, § 3, 29 DCR 5745.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2212.
1973 Ed., § 31-1119.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 38-912.01.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 9 - Miscellaneous Provisions › § 38–912.01. Issuance of rules for programs established pursuant to § 38-912

§ 38–912.01. Issuance of rules for programs established pursuant to § 38-912.
The Board of Education may issue rules necessary for the implementation and operation of programs of education and training as may be established by the Board pursuant to § 38-912.
(Mar. 9, 1983, D.C. Law 4-172, § 5, 29 DCR 5745.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2212.1.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 9 - Miscellaneous Provisions › § 38–913. Subsistence and transportation of children with disabilities

§ 38–913. Subsistence and transportation of children with disabilities.
The Board of Education is authorized to provide for the furnishing of subsistence supplies and transportation for children with severe disabilities attending special education schools or classes established for their benefit in the public school system of the District of Columbia.
(Oct. 26, 1973, 87 Stat. 508, Pub. L. 93-140, § 21; Apr. 24, 2007, D.C. Law 16-305, § 53, 53 DCR 6198.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2213.
1973 Ed., § 31-1120.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 16-305, in the section heading, substituted “children with disabilities” for “handicapped children”; and substituted “children with severe disabilities” for “severely handicapped children”.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 38 - Educational Institutions › Chapter 9 - Miscellaneous Provisions › § 38–914. Ceremonial expenses

§ 38–914. Ceremonial expenses.
The President of the Federal City College, the President of the Washington Technical Institute, the President of the District of Columbia Teachers College, and the Superintendent of Schools are hereby authorized to utilize moneys appropriated for the purposes of this section for such expenses as they may respectively deem necessary to conduct such official ceremonial, and graduation activities as are normally associated with the programs of educational institutions.
(Oct. 26, 1973, 87 Stat. 508, Pub. L. 93-140, § 24.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2214.
1973 Ed., § 31-1121.