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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter II-B - Commission on Juvenile Justice Reform › § 2–1533.02. Juvenile Justice Reform Report

§ 2–1533.02. Juvenile Justice Reform Report.
Within 180 days of the empaneling of the Commission, pursuant to § 2-1533.01, the Commission shall submit a report to the Council of the District of Columbia, which shall include:
(1) A review and assessment of the implementation of the reforms recommended in the Report of the Blue Ribbon Commission on Youth Safety and Juvenile Justice Reform;
(2) A review and assessment of the reforms recommended in the Blueprint for Action: Responding to Gang, Crew and Youth Violence in D.C.;
(3) An analysis of Part 1 and Part 2 juvenile-arrest cases of the preceding 3 years;
(4) An analysis of recidivism rates at the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (“DYRS”) and Court Social Services (“CSS”) of the preceding 3 years;
(5) An assessment of the federal, local, and private resources available to DYRS and CSS; and
(6) Recommendations on streamlining available resources and on increased coordination, transparency, and accountability between CSS, DYRS, the Metropolitan Police Department, and other District agencies to ensure the confidential sharing of key information between these agencies and with identified community organizations with professional interest in the well-being of youth.
(Sept. 24, 2010, D.C. Law 18-223, § 5143, 57 DCR 6242.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 5143 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 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter II-C - Youth Bullying Prevention › § 2–1535.02. Bullying prevention task force

§ 2–1535.02. Bullying prevention task force.
(a) Within 90 days of September 14, 2012, the Mayor shall establish a bullying prevention task force.
(b)(1) The task force shall consist of representatives from a diversity of the educational institutions and agencies that will be affected by this subchapter, as well as community representatives, including:
(A) Teachers;
(B) Administrators from educational institutions and agencies;
(C) School mental health professionals;
(D) Parents, and legal guardians;
(E) Youth;
(F) Direct service providers; and
(G) Advocates.
(2) In constituting this task force, the Mayor shall consider geographic and socioeconomic diversity as well as other forms of diversity.
(c) The task force shall:
(1) Provide guidance to the Mayor on the implementation of this subchapter;
(2) Within 180 days of September 14, 2012, publicize a model policy, which shall contain each of the components required in § 2-1535.03(b);
(3) Assist educational institutions and agencies with developing policies in accordance with § 2-1535.03;
(4) Compile, and make available to each agency, educational institution, and grantee, a list of free or low-cost methods for establishing the bullying prevention programs authorized in § 2-1535.06;
(5) Within 180 days of receipt of the bullying prevention policies submitted pursuant to § 2-1535.03(c), review each adopted policy for compliance with the requirements of § 2-1535.03(b);
(5A) Appropriately engage parents and legal guardians of youth served by each agency in bullying prevention efforts;
(5B) Provide to each agency and parents or legal guardians a referral list of community-based programs or similar resources that mitigate bullying and address identified behavioral health needs as necessary;
(5C) Provide consultation and review evidence-based school climate data to ensure full implementation of the law; and
(6) Promulgate guidelines to assist the Mayor in evaluating the effectiveness of the bullying prevention policies that have been established.
(d) The task force shall disband by August 2018; provided, that at the discretion of the Mayor, a one-year extension may be granted by the Mayor.
(Sept. 14, 2012, D.C. Law 19-167, § 3, 59 DCR 7820; Oct. 22, 2015, D.C. Law 21-36, § 4132, 62 DCR 10905.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 2-1535.03.
Effect of Amendments
The 2015 amendment by D.C. Law 21-36 added (c)(5A), (5B), and (5C) and made a related change; and substituted “by August 2018” for “2 years after its initial meeting” in (d).
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 4132 of the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2015 (D.C. Act 21-127, July 27, 2015, 62 DCR 10201).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter II-C - Youth Bullying Prevention › § 2–1535.04. Secondary investigation appeal

§ 2–1535.04. Secondary investigation appeal.
(a)(1) A party who is not satisfied with the outcome of the initial investigation conducted pursuant to § 2-1535.03(b)(7) may request a secondary investigation by submitting a written appeal to the higher-level authority in the agency, educational institution, or grantee designated to hear appeals within 30 days of the conclusion of the investigation conducted pursuant to § 2-1535.03(b)(7).
(2) The secondary investigation shall be completed within 30 days of receipt of the appeal, unless:
(A) Circumstances require additional time to complete a thorough investigation;
(B) The higher-level authority sets forth those circumstances in writing; and
(C) The additional time does not exceed 15 days.
(b)(1) When an appeal for a secondary investigation is submitted, the agency, educational institution, or grantee shall inform the party about his or her ability to seek further redress under the Human Rights Act.
(2) This section shall not be construed to limit the right of a person to assert or seek redress for a claim arising under the Human Rights Act.
(Sept. 14, 2012, D.C. Law 19-167, § 5, 59 DCR 7820.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 2-1535.03.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter II-C - Youth Bullying Prevention › § 2–1535.05. Retaliation

§ 2–1535.05. Retaliation.
(a) An employee, volunteer, or youth shall not retaliate against a victim or witness of bullying or a person who reports bullying.
(b) An employee or volunteer who has witnessed bullying in violation of a bullying prevention policy that is consistent with § 2-1535.03(a), or has reliable information that a person has been subject to bullying in violation of a bullying prevention policy that is consistent with § 2-1535.03(a), shall report the incident or information to the person designated by the agency, educational institution, or grantee, in accordance with § 2-1535.03(b)(7), as responsible for investigating the reports.
(c) An employee, volunteer, or youth who promptly and in good faith reports an incident of, or information on, bullying in compliance with the policy of the agency, educational institution, or grantee shall be immune from a cause of action for damages arising from the making of such report.
(Sept. 14, 2012, D.C. Law 19-167, § 6, 59 DCR 7820.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter II-C - Youth Bullying Prevention › § 2–1535.06. Bullying prevention programs

§ 2–1535.06. Bullying prevention programs.
Following the adoption of a bullying prevention policy, as required by § 2-1535.03, each agency, educational institution, and grantee may:
(1) Establish an annual bullying prevention program for youth, which for each educational institution should align with established health-education standards;
(2) Inform youth about their right to be free from discrimination in public accommodations and education, and of the redress available for a violation of their rights under the Human Rights Act; and
(3) Provide training on bullying prevention to all employees and volunteers who have significant contact with youth.
(Sept. 14, 2012, D.C. Law 19-167, § 7, 59 DCR 7820.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 2-1535.02.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter II-C - Youth Bullying Prevention › § 2–1535.07. Reporting requirement

§ 2–1535.07. Reporting requirement.
(a) Each educational institution shall provide to the Mayor, by a date determined by the Mayor, an annual report regarding the aggregate incidents of bullying, and any other information that the Mayor determines is necessary or appropriate.
(b) By September 1, 2014, and biennially thereafter, the Mayor shall:
(1) Review the programs, activities, services, and policies established pursuant to this subchapter of each agency, educational institution, or grantee to determine their effectiveness and whether the agency, educational institution, or grantee is in compliance with this subchapter; and
(2) Report the findings to the Council by December 31 of each year that a report is due, along with an assessment of the current level and nature of bullying in agencies, educational institutions, and grantees and recommendations for appropriate actions to address identified problems.
(Sept. 14, 2012, D.C. Law 19-167, § 8, 59 DCR 7820.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter II-C - Youth Bullying Prevention › § 2–1535.08. Availability of other remedies

§ 2–1535.08. Availability of other remedies.
This subchapter does not create a new private right of action or provide a statutory basis for a claim for damages against the District of Columbia or its employees.
(Sept. 14, 2012, D.C. Law 19-167, § 9, 59 DCR 7820.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter II-C - Youth Bullying Prevention › § 2–1535.09. Rules

§ 2–1535.09. Rules.
The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of this title [§ 2-501 et seq.], may issue rules to implement the provisions of this subchapter.
(Sept. 14, 2012, D.C. Law 19-167, § 10, 59 DCR 7820.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary addition of provisions concerning a juvenile drug screening and treatment diversion plan, see § 513 of the Omnibus Criminal Code Amendments Emergency Amendment Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-599, January 14, 2013, 60 DCR 1017).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter III - Juvenile Curfew › § 2–1541. Findings and purpose

§ 2–1541. Findings and purpose.
(a) The Council of the District of Columbia (“Council”) has determined that there has been an increase in juvenile violence, juvenile gang activity, and crime by persons under the age of 17 years in the District of Columbia.
(b) The Council has determined that persons under the age of 17 years are particularly susceptible, because of their lack of maturity and experience, to participate in unlawful and gang-related activities and to be the victims of older perpetrators of crime.
(c) The Council has an obligation to provide for the protection of minors from each other and from other persons, for the enforcement of parental control over, and responsibility for, children, for the protection of the general public, and for the reduction of the incidence of juvenile criminal activities.
(d) The Council has determined that a curfew for those under the age of 17 years will be in the interest of the public health, safety, and general welfare and will help to attain these objectives and to diminish the undesirable impact of this conduct on the citizens of the District of Columbia.
(e) The Council determines that passage of a curfew law will protect the welfare of minors by:
(1) Reducing the likelihood that minors will be the victims of criminal acts during the curfew hours;
(2) Reducing the likelihood that minors will become involved in criminal acts or exposed to narcotics trafficking during the curfew hours; and
(3) Aiding parents or guardians in carrying out their responsibility to exercise reasonable supervision of minors entrusted to their care.
(Sept. 20, 1995, D.C. Law 11-48, § 2, 42 DCR 3627.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2181.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal expiration of this subchapter, see § 2 of the Juvenile Curfew and Retired Police Officer Redeployment Emergency Amendment Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-148, September 15, 1997, 44 DCR 5461).
For temporary (90 day) repeal of expiration of this subchapter, see § 2 of the Juvenile Curfew Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-345, April 27, 1998, 45 DCR 4616).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) repeal of § 6(b) of Law 11-48, see § 2 of Juvenile Curfew and Retired Police Officer Redeployment Temporary Amendment Act of 1997 (D.C. Law 12-45, February 26, 1998, law notification 45 DCR 1506).
For temporary (225 day) repeal of § 6(b) of Law 11-48, see § 2 of Juvenile Curfew Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Law 12-128, June 20, 1998, law notification 45 DCR 6499).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter III - Juvenile Curfew › § 2–1542. Definitions

§ 2–1542. Definitions.
For the purposes of this subchapter, the term:
(1) “Curfew hours” means from 11:00 p.m. on any Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, until 6:00 a.m. on the following day, and from 12:01 a.m. until 6:00 a.m. on any Saturday or Sunday. During the months of July and August, the term “curfew hours” means from 12:01 a.m. until 6:00 a.m.
(2) “Emergency” means an unforeseen combination of circumstances or the resulting state that calls for immediate action. The term “emergency” includes, but is not limited to, a fire, a natural disaster, an automobile accident, or any situation that requires immediate action to prevent serious bodily injury or loss of life.
(3) “Establishment” means any privately-owned place of business operated for a profit to which the public is invited, including, but not limited to, any place of amusement or entertainment.
(4) “Guardian” means a person who, under court order, is the guardian of the person of a minor or a public or private agency with whom a minor has been placed by a court.
(5) “Minor” means any person under the age of 17 years, but does not include a judicially emancipated minor or a married minor.
(6) “Narcotic trafficking” means the act of engaging in any prohibited activity related to narcotic drugs or controlled substances as defined in Chapter 9 of Title 48.
(7) “Operator” means any individual, firm, association, partnership, or corporation that operates, manages, or conducts any establishment. The term “operator” includes the members or partners of an association or partnership and the officers of a corporation.
(8) “Parent” means a natural parent, adoptive parent or step-parent, or any person who has legal custody by court order or marriage, or any person not less than 21 years of age who is authorized by the natural parent, adoptive parent, step-parent or custodial parent of a child to be a caretaker for the child.
(9) “Public place” means any place to which the public, or a substantial group of the public, has access, and includes, but is not limited to, streets, highways, and the common areas of schools, hospitals, apartment houses, office buildings, transport facilities, and shops.
(10) “Remain” means to linger or stay or fail to leave the premises when requested to do so by a police officer or the owner, operator, or other person in control of the premises.
(11) “Serious bodily injury” means bodily injury that creates a substantial risk of death or that causes death, serious permanent disfigurement, or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ.
(Sept. 20, 1995, D.C. Law 11-48, § 3, 42 DCR 3627.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2182.
Expiration of Law
Expiration of Law 11-48
See notes to § 2-1541.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 101 of Enhanced Crime Prevention and Abatement Emergency Amendment Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-446, July 21, 2006, 53 DCR 6477).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter III-A - Children and Youth Initiative. [Repealed] › § 2–1551. Short title. [Repealed]

§ 2–1551. Short title. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Oct. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 13-38, § 2401, 46 DCR 6407; Apr. 7, 2017, D.C. Law 21-261, § 10, 64 DCR 2090.)
Applicability
Section 7032 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 12 of D.C. Law 21-261. Therefore the repeal of this section by D.C. Law 21-261 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-261: § 12 of D.C. Law 21-261 provided that the repeal of this section by § 10 of D.C. Law 21-261 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 § 12 of D.C. Law 21-261, see § 7032 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 § 12 of D.C. Law 21-261, see § 7032 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 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter III-A - Children and Youth Initiative. [Repealed] › § 2–1552. Children and Youth Initiative established. [Repealed]

§ 2–1552. Children and Youth Initiative established. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Oct. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 13-38, § 2402, 46 DCR 6408; Apr. 7, 2017, D.C. Law 21-261, § 10, 64 DCR 2090.)
Applicability
Section 7032 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 12 of D.C. Law 21-261. Therefore the repeal of this section by D.C. Law 21-261 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-261: § 12 of D.C. Law 21-261 provided that the repeal of this section by § 10 of D.C. Law 21-261 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 § 12 of D.C. Law 21-261, see § 7032 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 § 12 of D.C. Law 21-261, see § 7032 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 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter III-A - Children and Youth Initiative. [Repealed] › § 2–1554. Biannual assessment and funding report. [Repealed]

§ 2–1554. Biannual assessment and funding report. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Oct. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 13-38, § 2404a; as added Mar. 3, 2010, D.C. Law 18-111, § 5061(b), 57 DCR 181; Apr. 7, 2017, D.C. Law 21-261, § 10, 64 DCR 2090.)
Applicability
Section 7032 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 12 of D.C. Law 21-261. Therefore the repeal of this section by D.C. Law 21-261 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-261: § 12 of D.C. Law 21-261 provided that the repeal of this section by § 10 of D.C. Law 21-261 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 § 12 of D.C. Law 21-261, see § 7032 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 § 12 of D.C. Law 21-261, see § 7032 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) addition, see § 5061(b) of Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Support Second Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-207, October 15, 2009, 56 DCR 8234).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 5061(b) of Fiscal Year Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-260, January 4, 2010, 57 DCR 345).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter III-B - Office of Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes › § 2–1555.01. Definitions

§ 2–1555.01. Definitions.
(a) For the purposes of this subchapter, the term:
(1) "At-risk" shall have the same meaning as provided in § 38-2901(2A).
(2) "Commission" means the Commission on Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes.
(3) "Local Education Agency" means the District of Columbia Public Schools system or any individual or group of public charter schools operating under a single charter.
(4) "Office" means the Office of Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes.
(5) "Out-of-school-time funding" means District funds that support out-of-school-time programs.
(6) "Out-of-school-time program" means a structured, supervised learning or youth development program offered to District youth before school, after school, on weekends, or during seasonal school breaks.
(7) "Youth" means an individual of 21 years of age or less who is eligible to enroll in a District primary or secondary school, or an individual of 22 years of age or less who is eligible to receive special education services from a local educational agency.
(8) "Youth development" means a programmatic or service delivery approach that engages youth within their communities, schools, organizations, peer groups, and families in a manner that is productive and constructive; recognizes, utilizes, and enhances youths' strengths; and promotes positive outcomes for youth by providing opportunities, fostering positive relationships, and furnishing the support needed to build on their strengths.
(9) "Youth development program" means a program or service that engages youth in a variety of social, emotional, educational, and recreational activities to promote improvements to their intellectual, behavioral, and physical well-being, consistent with a youth development approach.
(Apr. 7, 2017, D.C. Law 21-261, § 2, 64 DCR 2090.)
Applicability
Section 7032 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 12 of D.C. Law 21-261. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-261 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-261: § 12 of D.C. Law 21-261 provided that the creation of this section by § 2 of D.C. Law 21-261 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 § 12 of D.C. Law 21-261, see § 7032 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 § 12 of D.C. Law 21-261, see § 7032 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 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter III-B - Office of Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes › § 2–1555.02. Office of Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes; establishment

§ 2–1555.02. Office of Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes; establishment.
(a) Pursuant to § 1-204.04(b), the Council establishes an Office of Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes, subordinate to the Mayor.
(b) The mission of the Office is to improve the educational, social-emotional, and physical health outcomes of youth through participation in out-of-school-time programs.
(c) The Office shall be headed by a director, who shall be appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of, the Mayor.
(Apr. 7, 2017, D.C. Law 21-261, § 3, 64 DCR 2090.)
Applicability
Section 7032 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 12 of D.C. Law 21-261. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-261 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-261: § 12 of D.C. Law 21-261 provided that the creation of this section by § 3 of D.C. Law 21-261 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 § 12 of D.C. Law 21-261, see § 7032 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 § 12 of D.C. Law 21-261, see § 7032 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 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter III-B - Office of Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes › § 2–1555.05. Commission on Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes; establishment

§ 2–1555.05. Commission on Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes; establishment.
(a) There is established a Commission on Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes to develop a District-wide strategy for equitable access to out-of-school-time programs and to facilitate interagency planning and coordination for out-of-school-time programs and funding.
(b) The Commission shall consist of 21 members who represent key community stakeholder constituencies or are District agency administrative heads or their designees, including:
(1) The Director of the Office of Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes;
(2) The Deputy Mayor for Education;
(3) The State Superintendent of Education;
(4) The Chancellor of the District of Columbia Public Schools;
(5) The Executive Director of the Public Charter School Board;
(6) The Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation;
(7) The Chairperson of the Council committee with jurisdiction over matters related to public education; and
(8) At least 8 nongovernmental members, appointed in accordance with § 2-1555.06.
(c) The Commission shall elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson from its membership.
(d) Nongovernmental members shall comprise a majority of the Commission.
(e) The Commission shall draft and publish rules of procedure for its operation including rules governing nominations and election of leadership, governance structure, meetings, and attendance.
(Apr. 7, 2017, D.C. Law 21-261, § 6, 64 DCR 2090.)
Applicability
Section 7032 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 12 of D.C. Law 21-261. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-261 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-261: § 12 of D.C. Law 21-261 provided that the creation of this section by § 6 of D.C. Law 21-261 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 § 12 of D.C. Law 21-261, see § 7032 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 § 12 of D.C. Law 21-261, see § 7032 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 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter III-B - Office of Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes › § 2–1555.06. Commission on Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes; nongovernmental members' appointment, terms

§ 2–1555.06. Commission on Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes; nongovernmental members' appointment, terms.
(a)(1) The Mayor shall appoint the nongovernmental members of the Commission, with the advice and consent of the Council, in accordance with § 1-523.01(f).
(2) The Mayor shall transmit to the Council, within 90 days of April 7, 2017, nominations for each nongovernmental member of the Commission, and thereafter upon a member's resignation or the expiration of a member's term;
(b) Nongovernmental members of the Commission shall be representative of the District's various geographic neighborhoods and stakeholder constituencies, including consumers and providers of youth development programs, organizations that advocate for the needs of youth, and District higher education, philanthropic, workforce development, and cultural institutions; provided, that, at the time of appointment:
(1) At least one member is a consumer of youth development programs in the District; and
(2) At least 2 members are representatives of organizations providing youth development programs in the District.
(c)(1) Nongovernmental members shall serve regular terms of 3 years and may be reappointed for a single 3-year term; except that, of the members first appointed, the Mayor shall designate 4 to serve terms of 2 years.
(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, an individual who has served 2 consecutive regular terms on the Commission may serve additional regular terms consistent with this subsection after a break in service on the Commission of at least one year; provided, that no individual may serve more than 6 regular terms on the Commission.
(3) A member appointed to fill a vacancy shall be appointed only for the remainder of the predecessor's term.
(4) A vacancy appointment shall not count toward the term-limits otherwise provided in this subsection.
(Apr. 7, 2017, D.C. Law 21-261, § 7, 64 DCR 2090.)
Applicability
Section 7032 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 12 of D.C. Law 21-261. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-261 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-261: § 12 of D.C. Law 21-261 provided that the creation of this section by § 7 of D.C. Law 21-261 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 § 12 of D.C. Law 21-261, see § 7032 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 § 12 of D.C. Law 21-261, see § 7032 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 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter III-B - Office of Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes › § 2–1555.08. Coordination of funding and reporting

§ 2–1555.08. Coordination of funding and reporting.
(a) Starting 24 months after April 7, 2017, the Office shall coordinate with the Department of Parks and Recreation, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education, District of Columbia Public Schools, and the Public Charter School Board to:
(1) Align out-of-school-time funding from the Department of Parks and Recreation, Office of the State Superintendent of Education, and local education agencies, where appropriate, to conform with the strategic plan developed by the Commission; and
(2) Streamline and standardize, where appropriate, the application, payment, and reporting processes for organizations seeking out-of-school-time funding from the Department of Parks and Recreation, Office of the State Superintendent of Education, and local education agencies.
(b)(1) Within 36 months of April 7, 2017, the Commission shall submit to the Mayor and the Council a report on the feasibility of expanding the Office's and Commission's coordination and standardization efforts to additional District agencies that fund or operate out-of-school-time programs, including the Department of Employment Services, Department of Human Services, Department of Behavioral Health, District of Columbia Public Library, Department of Youth Rehabilitative Services, Department of Health, and others as appropriate.
(2) The Commission shall publicize its recommendations, the rationale for the recommendations, and its plan, in partnership with the Office, to increase coordination.
(Apr. 7, 2017, D.C. Law 21-261, § 9, 64 DCR 2090.)
Applicability
Section 7032 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 12 of D.C. Law 21-261. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-261 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-261: § 12 of D.C. Law 21-261 provided that the creation of this section by § 9 of D.C. Law 21-261 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 § 12 of D.C. Law 21-261, see § 7032 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 § 12 of D.C. Law 21-261, see § 7032 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 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter IV - Youth Advisory Council › § 2–1561. Definitions

§ 2–1561. Definitions.
For the purposes of this subchapter, the term:
(1) “Youth” means an individual who is at least 13 years of age and no older than 22 years of age.
(2) “Youth Council” means the District of Columbia Youth Advisory Council established by § 2-1562.
(June 25, 2002, D.C. Law 14-145, § 2, 49 DCR 4063.)
Editor's Notes
Establishment of the D.C. Youth Investment Collaborative, see Mayor’s Order 2002-44, March 8, 2002 ( 49 DCR 2247).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter IV - Youth Advisory Council › § 2–1562. Establishment and purpose

§ 2–1562. Establishment and purpose.
(a) There is established, as part of the District of Columbia government, a Youth Advisory Council (“Youth Council”).
(b) The Youth Council shall advise the Mayor, the Council of the District of Columbia, District of Columbia Public Schools, public charter schools, other key decision makers in the District government, and adult leaders in the District by:
(1) Commenting on legislation and policies that impact youth;
(2) Presenting methods to resolve conflicts involving youth;
(3) Presenting issues that affect youth and providing recommendations to improve the lives of youth;
(4) Monitoring programs and policies that affect youth to ensure that they are achieving the intended results; and
(5) Working with other youth organizations in the District to:
(A) Provide mutual support;
(B) Collaborate on shared issues and interests;
(C) Advise one another on ways to increase their effectiveness;
(D) Assist in the start-up of new youth organizations, including youth organizations for each ward of the District;
(E) Prepare youth for leadership positions by providing appropriate training; and
(F) Create more youth and adult partnerships.
(c) The Youth Council shall convene a general assembly of youth organizations within the District on a regularly scheduled basis.
(June 25, 2002, D.C. Law 14-145, § 3, 49 DCR 4063.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 2-1561.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter IV - Youth Advisory Council › § 2–1563. Composition of the Youth Council

§ 2–1563. Composition of the Youth Council.
(a) The Youth Council shall be composed of 32 youth from various geographic sectors of the District, and shall include members who represent youth with special needs, as follows:
(1) Three members shall be from each of the 8 wards in the District;
(2) Four members shall be presently under an order of commitment to the District’s juvenile justice system, at least one of whom presently resides in a group home; and
(3) Four members shall be presently in the District’s foster care system; at least one of whom shall reside in a group home.
(b) Membership of the Youth Council shall reflect a broad range of diversity encompassing relevant differences in ethnicity, location of residency within the District, religion, and gender.
(c) Members of the Youth Council shall have been a District resident for at least one year, not including time residing in a college dormitory, prior to their application to serve on the Youth Council. College students shall be eligible to participate on the Youth Council, if they have been a District resident, living outside a college dormitory, for at least one year prior to their application to serve on the Youth Council.
(d) Youth applying to participate on the Youth Council shall have:
(1) A sincere interest in, and motivation to work for the community;
(2) A background of community-based activity;
(3) A general knowledge of activities and needs in the sector of the community which they are selected to represent;
(4) An ability to bring creative perspectives about youth issues and concerns to the Youth Council;
(5) The ability to work patiently and constructively in a group setting;
(6) The ability to responsibly fulfill commitments; and
(7) An interest in the development of leadership skills.
(June 25, 2002, D.C. Law 14-145, § 4, 49 DCR 4063.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter IV-A - Youth Council of the District of Columbia › § 2–1565.01. Definitions

§ 2–1565.01. Definitions.
For the purposes of this subchapter, the term:
(1) “Youth” means an individual who is at least 13 years of age and no older than 22 years of age.
(2) “Youth Council” means the Youth Council of the District of Columbia, established in § 2-1565.02.
(Oct. 22, 2008, D.C. Law 17-251, § 2, 55 DCR 9247.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter IV-A - Youth Council of the District of Columbia › § 2–1565.02. Establishment and duties

§ 2–1565.02. Establishment and duties.
(a) There is established the Youth Council of the District of Columbia.
(b) The Youth Council members shall advise the Council of the District of Columbia (“Council”) by:
(1) Commenting upon legislation and policies that impact on youth;
(2) Presenting issues and recommendations to improve the lives of youth;
(3) Monitoring the programs and policies that affect youth to ensure that they are achieving the intended results; and
(4) Working with other youth organizations in the District to:
(A) Provide mutual support;
(B) Collaborate on shared issues and interests;
(C) Advise one another on ways to increase the effectiveness of their organizations;
(D) Assist in the start-up of new youth organizations, including youth organizations for each ward of the District;
(E) Prepare youth for leadership positions by providing appropriate training; and
(F) Create more youth and adult partnerships.
(c) The Youth Council shall conduct periodic seminars for members regarding leadership, government, and the Council.
(d)(1) The Youth Council shall:
(A) Set its own priorities;
(B) Determine the function of its subcommittees;
(C) Establish standards of conduct;
(D) Establish ministerial procedures; and
(E) Determine its needs for the convening of meetings.
(2) Youth Council members shall review and consider the procedures and rules of the Council, as they may be appropriate for the Youth Council.
(e) Beginning one year after its first meeting and every year thereafter, the Youth Council shall publish a report of its activities, recommendations, and accomplishments, which shall be:
(1) Distributed to the Council;
(2) Placed on the Internet;
(3) Distributed to each public library, and the library of each public and public charter school; and
(4) Made available to the public upon request.
(f) The Youth Council shall meet at least 4 times a year, including at least one public hearing on issues of importance to youth.
(Oct. 22, 2008, D.C. Law 17-251, § 3, 55 DCR 9247.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 2-1565.01.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter IV-A - Youth Council of the District of Columbia › § 2–1565.03. Composition of the Youth Council

§ 2–1565.03. Composition of the Youth Council.
(a) The Youth Council shall be comprised of 13 members. Each of the 8 ward members of the Council shall select a member from among the applicants to represent his or her respective ward. The Chairman and each of the 4 at-large members of the Council shall select a member from among the applicants to serve as one of the 5 at-large members of the Youth Council.
(b) The Chairman of the Council shall appoint a committee to create an application process, which shall include an application form, the requirements for recommendations, deadlines, and any other information that will assist youths to state their interest in serving on the Youth Council.
(c) A Youth Council member shall:
(1) Be a District resident for at least one year, excluding time residing in a college dormitory, prior to his or her application to serve on the Youth Council;
(2) Be a college student who has been a District resident living outside a college dormitory for at least one year prior to his or her application to serve on the Youth Council;
(3) Have a sincere interest in, and motivation to work for, the community;
(4) Have a background of community-based activity;
(5) Have a general knowledge of the activities and needs in the sector of the community that he or she will represent;
(6) Have an ability to bring creative perspectives about youth issues and concerns;
(7) Have the ability to work patiently and constructively in a group setting;
(8) Be responsible and able to fulfill commitments; and
(9) Have an interest in the development of leadership skills.
(d) Members shall serve for a term of 2 years. A member may be reappointed, but may not serve more than 2 full terms.
(e) A chairman shall be selected by the Youth Council members.
(f) Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the initial appointment. A member appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term.
(g) Members of the Youth Council shall serve without compensation.
(Oct. 22, 2008, D.C. Law 17-251, § 4, 55 DCR 9247.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter IV-A - Youth Council of the District of Columbia › § 2–1565.04. Staff

§ 2–1565.04. Staff.
(a) One adult person shall be hired as a full-time youth planner, and youth may be hired to work part-time, as needed.
(b) The Council shall provide staff assistance to the Youth Council from within its existing budgeted resources or from grants received by the Council for this purpose. Staff assigned by the Council to the Youth Council shall assist with the drafting of all legislation submitted to the Council by the Youth Council. Youth Council staff may be curtailed during periods when the Council is in regular or special session.
(Oct. 22, 2008, D.C. Law 17-251, § 5, 55 DCR 9247.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter IV-A - Youth Council of the District of Columbia › § 2–1565.05. Integration with learning standards

§ 2–1565.05. Integration with learning standards.
Local Education Agencies may seek the cooperation of the Council on the integration of Youth Council experience into relevant District of Columbia learning standards and toward meeting graduation requirements.
(Oct. 22, 2008, D.C. Law 17-251, § 6, 55 DCR 9247.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter IV-A - Youth Council of the District of Columbia › § 2–1565.06. Funding

§ 2–1565.06. Funding.
(a) Gifts, grants, and donations from private or public sources may be used to fund the costs of the Youth Council. Contributions to support the work of the Youth Council may not be accepted from any party having a pecuniary or other vested interest in the outcome of the matters being studied by the Youth Council or who would in any way compromise the work of the Youth Council.
(b) A person, other than a District of Columbia agency, desiring to make a financial or in-kind contribution must certify to the Council, or its designee, in the manner prescribed by the Council, that the person has no pecuniary or other vested interest in the outcome of the work of the Youth Council. All contributions are subject to approval by the Council, or its designee.
(c) The Secretary to the Council shall administer any funds received by the Youth Council. Prior to the beginning of each fiscal year, the Secretary shall notify the Youth Planner and Chair of the Youth Council of the status of funding.
(Oct. 22, 2008, D.C. Law 17-251, § 7, 55 DCR 9247; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 24, 59 DCR 6190.)
Effect of Amendments
The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-171 redesignated former (a)(1) through (a)(3) as (a) through (c).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter V - Mayor’s Youth Leadership Institute › § 2–1571. Definitions

§ 2–1571. Definitions.
For the purposes of this subchapter, the term:
(1) “Acceptable level of school attendance” means that a student has not accrued unexcused absences exceeding 5% of the total days in a school year and has not violated the requirements for mandatory school attendance under § 38-202.
(2) “Eligible District youth” means an individual who is a domiciliary of the District and is between 14 and 19 years of age.
(3) “Institute” means the Mayor’s Youth Leadership Institute.
(Oct. 20, 2005, D.C. Law 16-32, § 2, 52 DCR 7475.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter V - Mayor’s Youth Leadership Institute › § 2–1572. Establishment

§ 2–1572. Establishment.
(a) The Mayor shall establish an Institute to be known as the Mayor’s Youth Leadership Institute and shall provide programs in professional development, leadership training, and personal development for all eligible District youth. The focus of the program shall include:
(1) Building skill expertise in word processing, Powerpoint presentations, and database and spreadsheet maintenance;
(2) Drafting memos, letters, and press releases; and
(3) Public speaking.
(b) The program shall seek to ensure that participants reach proficiency in these skills which are essential to successfully compete for and retain employment.
(c) The programs shall include:
(1) A school-year program to provide services and instruction to at least 500 eligible District youth; and
(2) A summer training program that shall consist of 2 sessions, each conducted over a 2-week period at a District college or university, and provide services and instruction to at least 250 eligible District youth.
(d) Department of Employment Services funds may be used to purchase food and non-alcoholic beverages for participants during the required summer training program sessions and the District government employees who supervise the youth during the required summer training program sessions.
(Oct. 20, 2005, D.C. Law 16-32, § 3, 52 DCR 7475; Sept. 6, 2023, D.C. Law 25-50, § 4172, 70 DCR 10366.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter V - Mayor’s Youth Leadership Institute › § 2–1573. Eligibility

§ 2–1573. Eligibility.
(a) First time participants in the program shall maintain an acceptable level of school attendance during the preceding academic year in order participate. The superintendent of schools or his designee shall certify that each prospective participant has maintained an acceptable level of school attendance during the preceding academic year.
(b) Eligible District youth participating twice or more in the program shall maintain an acceptable level of school attendance and at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average during the preceding academic year. The superintendent of schools or his designee shall certify that each of these participants has maintained an acceptable level of school attendance and at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average during the preceding academic year.
(Oct. 20, 2005, D.C. Law 16-32, § 4, 52 DCR 7475.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs › Subchapter V - Mayor’s Youth Leadership Institute › § 2–1574. Rules

§ 2–1574. Rules.
The Mayor shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this subchapter. The proposed rules shall be submitted by the Mayor to the Council for review and approval.
(Oct. 20, 2005, D.C. Law 16-32, § 5, 52 DCR 7475.)