District of Columbia Administrative Code

8124 MONITORING COMPLIANCE 8124.1 The Commission may monitor a school's compliance with this chapter by means of a site evaluation visit by representatives of the Commission, by other inspections and by review of reports and other information required by this chapter. 8124.2 The …

8125 SURETY REQUIREMENT 8125.1 A school shall provide a bond or other surety acceptable to the Commission so long as the school operates within the District of Columbia. 8125.2 The bond or surety shall be payable to the Commission for the purpose of protecting students should the…

8126 AGENT LICENSES 8126.1 An agent of any school located outside of the District which would be subject to licensure under this chapter if it were to operate within the District, who solicits students within the District shall be licensed by the Commission, as specified in this …

8127 AGENT'S SURETY 8127.1 The Commission shall not issue or review an agent's license until the applicant for the license has filed with the Commission a corporate surety bond or other security approved by the Commission. 8127.2 The surety bond shall be payable to the Commission…

8128 LICENSING FEES 8128.1 A postsecondary non-degree school and each agent licensed by the Commission under this chapter shall pay license fees to achieve the purposes of the Educational Licensure Commission Act of 1976, effective April 6, 1977 (D.C. Law 1-104; D.C. Official Cod…

8129 CLOSING AN INSTITUTION 8129.1 A school which closes shall make arrangements for its students and for the safekeeping of its records, as set forth in this section. 8129.2 Closure of a school shall be done in accordance with a written plan which is submitted to the Commission …

8130 TRANSFER OF RECORDS OF CLOSED SCHOOL 8130.1 In the event that any school licensed under this chapter discontinues its operation, the chief executive officer, by whatever title designated, of the school shall cause to be filed with the Commission the original or legible true …

8131 DENIAL, SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION 8131.1 In accordance with procedures consistent with the provisions of the District of Columbia Administrative Procedure Act approved October 22, 1968 (82 Stat. 1204; D.C. Code §§1-1501 et seq.), and §2234 of this chapter, the Commission may…

8132 COMPLAINTS 8132.1 The Commission, on its own motion or on the receipt of a complaint submitted in accordance with this section, may request the Executive Director to investigate an applicant or licensee if the facts alleged in the complaint, if proven, would constitute a vio…

8133 NOTICE AND HEARINGS 8133.1 The notice to the applicant or licensee shall specify what action is contemplated, the basis for the action, and that the proposed action shall be taken if no hearing is requested, or if the applicant or licensee fails to appear at a requested hear…

8134 REOPENING A HEARING 8134.1 If, because of accident, sickness, or other good cause, a respondent fails to receive a notice of a hearing or fails to appear for a hearing, the respondent may, within fifteen (15) days from the date of service of the decision, apply to the Commis…

8135 RECONSIDERATION 8135.1 A respondent may file with the Commission a petition for reconsideration within fifteen (15) days after the date of the service of the decision on that party. The petitioner shall serve a copy of the petition on each party. 8135.2 Neither the filing no…

8136 IMPLEMENTATION 8136.1 The Commission may issue one or more handbooks setting forth administrative procedures, guidelines and forms to be used to carry out this chapter. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 37 DCR 6619, 6645 (October 19, 1990).

8199 DEFINITIONS 8199.1 When used in this chapter, terms and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed in section 201, D.C. Law 1-104, D.C. Official Code § 38-1302 (2011 Supp.) and as follows: School - a non-degree, postsecondary educational institution, including an institution o…

8200 GENERAL PROVISIONS 8200.1 The provisions of this chapter are issued pursuant to D.C. Code § 38-1306(a)(3) (2001), and Mayor's Order 89-120, dated May 31, 1989. 8200.2 The purpose of this chapter is to establish procedural rules to be followed by the Education Licensure Commi…

8201 OFFICERS 8201.1 The officers of the Commission shall be the Chairperson, the Vice Chairperson, and the Secretary. 8201.2 Officers shall be elected between August 15th and September 30th. The term of office shall be for one (1) year. Officers may be re-elected. Vacancies may …

8202 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 8202.1 The Executive Director of the Commission shall do the following: (a) Provide for the professional, technical, and clerical support of the Commission; (b) Ensure that the Commission's decisions are carried out; and (c) Within the limits established b…

8203 REMOVAL OF A COMMISSIONER 8203.1 The Commission may, when appropriate, recommend to the Mayor the removal of a Commissioner from office for adequate cause relating to that Commissioner's actions and attendance. 8203.2 In any recommendation regarding unethical behavior, the C…

8204 MEETINGS 8204.1 The Commission may have three (3) kinds of meetings: (a) Public meetings, which shall be open to the public, and which shall be the only meetings at which official action of any kind may be taken; (b) Executive meetings, from which the Commission may exclude …

8205 HEARINGS 8205.1 A hearing by the Commission shall be open to the public. The Commission may take no official action at a hearing except to open and close the hearing, receive oral and documentary evidence, hear arguments, and make rulings on motions and procedural questions.…

8206 VOTING 8206.1 Each Commissioner shall have one vote on all matters coming before the Commission. A roll call vote may be requested by any Commissioner. 8206.2 The act of a majority of the Commissioners present at a public meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act…

8207 ORDER OF BUSINESS 8207.1 The order of business before the Commission at a public meeting shall be as shown on the agenda for the meeting, as accepted by the Commission at the start of the meeting. Additions to the agenda may be accepted during the meeting. 8207.2 Insofar as …

8208 COMMITTEES 8208.1 The Chairperson, with the concurrence of the Commission, may appoint, reorganize, or terminate such committees of the Commission as needed. 8208.2 Membership on a committee may include persons who are not Commissioners. 8208.3 Each committee shall be respon…

8209 PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY 8209.1 In conducting its business the Commission shall follow the latest edition of Robert's Rules of Order in all matters not covered by this chapter. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 38 DCR 598, 602 (January 18, 1991).

8210 IMPLEMENTATION 8210.1 The Commission may implement this chapter and other rules of the Commission by written policies and administrative issuances as the Commission may deem necessary. 8210.2 Except for the authority vested in the Commission by law, and to the extent consist…

8300 PURPOSE 8300.1 The purpose of this chapter is to establish standards and procedures governing the provision of online instruction to District of Columbia residents by postsecondary educational institutions and schools. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking at 63 DCR 10207 (August 5, 2016…

8301 APPLICABILITY 8301.1 Any postsecondary educational institution seeking to provide online instruction to a District resident through an online presence shall be deemed to be operating in the District, as defined in this chapter, whether or not the institution has a physical p…

8302 STANDARDS FOR LICENSING OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION OFFERING ONLINE INSTRUCTION 8302.1 In order to qualify for a license, a postsecondary degree granting institution seeking to provide online instruction to a District resident shall demonstrate that it meets eac…

8303 PARTICIPATION IN THE STATE AUTHORIZATION RECIPROCITY AGREEMENT 8303.1 This section shall be effective upon the approval of District of Columbia as a member state of the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). 8303.2 The following institutions are eligible to become…

8399 DEFINITIONS “Home State” – a member state where the institution holds its legal domicile, in which the institution’s principal campus holds its institutional accreditation. “Higher Education Licensure Commission” or “Commission” ― the body established by the Education Licens…

8400 GENERAL PROVISIONS 8400.1 The Office of the State Superintendent of Education (“OSSE” or “State Superintendent”) is the sole entity authorized and responsible for the administration of the tests of General Educational Development (GED® test) for eligible applicants in the Di…

8401 ADMINISTRATION OF THE GED® TEST 8401.1 The content of the GED® test administered by the OSSE shall be determined or supplied by GED Testing Service. 8401.2 The State Superintendent shall refer all applicants seeking test-taking accommodations to GED Testing Service. The deci…

8402 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 8402.1 An applicant is eligible to take the GED® tests in the District of Columbia if the applicant: (a) Establishes evidence of residence in the District of Columbia, as defined in this chapter, at the time of both application and examination by pre…

8403 RETESTING 8403.1 An applicant who has taken any GED® subject test and failed to meet the minimum standards for qualification may apply to retake the test that was failed after the expiration of the applicable waiting period, as follows: (a) Thirty (30) calendar days since th…

8404 FEE SCHEDULE 8404.1 The Superintendent shall adopt and publicize uniform fees for the administration of each GED® test and subsequent re-tests. 8404.2 Waivers of the testing fees stated in § 8404.1 may be approved by the State Superintendent or an authorized designee in case…

8405 ISSUANCE OF THE GED® CREDENTIAL 8405.1 The State Superintendent shall approve the issuance of the District of Columbia GED® credential, as defined in this chapter, pursuant to statutory requirements, the requirements of GED Testing Service, and the provisions of this chapter…

8499 DEFINITIONS “Applicant” means the individual who is seeking to take the GED® test. “Credential” means the certificate and/or the state diploma provided by OSSE for successfully passing the GED® test. “GED® test” means the nationally recognized high school equivalency test. “…

2099 DEFINITIONS 2099.1 The definitions set forth in §2199 are incorporated in this section by reference and shall apply to the terms and phrases when used in this chapter. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 69 DCR 001540 (February 25, 2022). District of Columbia Municipal Reg…

2103 TRUANCY 2103.1 District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) elementary and secondary students who have one unexcused absence from homeroom where attendance has been taken for purposes of the Compulsory School Attendance Act shall receive appropriate absenteeism protocol interv…

2106 SCHOOL SELECTION TRANSFERS 2106.1 An adult student, an emancipated student, or a minor student attending a citywide program, including PK-3 or PK-4, or a school which does not serve the attendance zone for his or her place of residence shall be entitled to attend a school ac…

2199 DEFINITIONS 2199.1 As used in this chapter, the following terms and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed: “Adult Student” - A student who is eighteen (18) years of age or older, or who has been emancipated from parental control by marriage, operation of statute, or the o…

2200 REPORTING 2200.1 The District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) marking or grading system shall be designed to report fairly and accurately student progress and student achievement. 2200.2 The Chancellor shall establish and implement all DCPS policies on marks (grades) and s…

2204 GRADUATION STATUS OF STUDENTS 2204.1 Each adult student, or the parent or guardian of a student who is a minor, shall be informed in writing not later than twelve (12) school days after the close of the third (3rd) advisory period of the student’s graduation status. 2204.2 T…

2405 STUDENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 2405.1 The grievance procedure set forth in this section shall apply to all grievances or complaints brought for any suspected violation of the following laws: (a) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibits discrimination on th…

2408 DRESS CODES/UNIFORMS 2408.1 Each District of Columbia Public School shall promulgate a local dress code or uniform policy for that school. The policy shall be established by the principal in consultation with the faculty, local school parent groups, and students. 2408.2 The …

2413 SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTERS 2413.1 The Chancellor may accept health services, including primary health, behavioral health, and oral health, from the Director of the Department of Health, the Director of the Department of Mental Health, or from a public or non-profit healthca…

2414 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES CONTRACTED BY STUDENTS 2414.1 The regulations found in Title 22, Subtitle B, Chapter 2, Section 209 of the of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations shall be the rules and procedures followed by the District of Columbia Public Schools regarding …

2499 DEFINITIONS 2499.1 [RESERVED] 2499.2 When used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed: Chancellor—the Chancellor of the District of Columbia Public Schools. D.C. Public Schools or DCPS—the public school system excluding public charter schools. …

2500 GENERAL POLICY 2500.1 It is the policy of D.C. Public Schools (DCPS) that a safe environment conducive to learning shall be maintained. To build and maintain this environment, DCPS shall provide students, families, and staff with clear expectations and rules for appropriate …