District of Columbia Administrative Code

2312 AVAILABILITY OF TEST RESULTS 2312.1 Individual student tests results shall be available to the parent or guardian of the student, and to the adult student. A parent, guardian, or adult student may request a conference with the appropriate teacher or counselor to discuss test…

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2320 [REPEALED]. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 24 DCR 1005 (July 29, 1977); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 38 DCR 4348 (July 12, 1991); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 40 DCR 6954 (October 1, 1993); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 45 D…

2399 DEFINITIONS 2399.1 The definitions set forth in § 2099 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 24 DCR 1005, 1065 (July 29, 1977). District of Columbia Municipal Re…

2400 GENERAL POLICY 2400.1 The protection and safeguards of the Constitution of the United States and especially the Bill of Rights apply to all students. 2400.2 Responsibility is inherent in all rights, especially the basic duty to respect and secure the rights of others. No stu…

2401 STUDENT BILL OF RIGHTS 2401.1 Each student has the right to a meaningful public education, the maintenance of high educational standards, and a system of public education that adequately and equitably seeks to meet the need of the individual student. 2401.2 Each student has …

2402 CODE OF STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONDUCT 2402.1 Each student shall be responsible for providing a positive and healthy environment for others by maintaining order and self-discipline, and by having consideration for the rights and property of others. 2402.2 Each student …

2403 CORPORAL PUNISHMENT 2403.1 For purposes of this section, “corporal punishment” is defined as the use, or attempted use, of physical force upon, or against, a student, either intentionally or with reckless disregard for the student’s safety, as a punishment, or discipline. 24…

2404 SEARCH PROCEDURES 2404.1 Individualized searches shall be undertaken if there exists reasonable suspicion that there has been a violation of the student discipline rules (chapter 25 of this title) or the criminal laws of the District of Columbia or the federal government, or…

2405 [REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 24 DCR 1005, 1042 (July 29, 1977); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 36 DCR 180, 185 (January 6, 1989); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 49 DCR 7513, 7516-7518 (August 2, 2002); as amended by Final Rulemak…

2406 IMPARTIAL HEARING OFFICERS 2406.1 In all instances where a hearing is required or allowed by the provisions of this title, the hearing shall be conducted by an impartial hearing officer who has no personal or professional interest which would conflict with the objective proc…

2407 PUBLIC SCHOOLS HEARING OFFICE 2407.1 The Superintendent of Schools shall establish a Public Schools hearing office which shall not be a part of or under the supervision or control of any Public Schools office or division that must implement the decisions of hearing officers …

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2410 EMPLOYMENT OF MINORS 2410.1 No minor under the age of eighteen (18) years shall be employed or permitted to work in any establishment where alcoholic beverages are manufactured, subject to the exceptions set forth in this section. 2410.2 No minor under the age of eighteen (1…

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2414 [REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 35 DCR 1256 (February 26, 1988); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 65 DCR 2950 (March 23, 2018). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Education, Original Title 5 5-E DCMR § 2414

2415 PROTECTION OF STUDENTS IN EXPERIMENTAL PROGRAMS 2415.1 All instructional material, including teachers’ manuals, audiovisual aids, and other supplementary instructional materials that are to be used in connection with any research or experimental program or project shall be a…

2499 DEFINITIONS 2499.1 The definitions set forth in § 2099 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 24 DCR 1005, 1065 (July 29, 1977); as amended by Final Rulemaking pu…

2600 ACCESS TO STUDENT RECORDS 2600.1 Each student, adult student, and parent or guardian, as defined in § 2601, shall have the right to inspect and review all official records, files, and data maintained by the D.C. Public Schools which relate directly to the particular student.…

2601 APPLICABILITY 2601.1 Official records that are open to inspection and review shall include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following: (a) A student’s cumulative record folder; (b) Any data collected or intended for use within the D.C. Public Schools or intended for …

2602 CHALLENGE TO CONTENTS OF OFFICIAL RECORDS 2602.1 Only those persons with access to records or their duly authorized representative shall have the right to challenge the contents of official records. 2602.2 An initial challenge to the contents of official records shall be in …

2603 PROTECTION OF THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY AND STUDENT RECORDS 2603.1 Personally identifiable records and records that contain personal information shall not be released by the school system or any employee of the D.C. Public Schools to any individual, agency, or organization withou…

2604 DIRECTORY INFORMATION 2604.1 Directory information may be released without consent unless an adult student, self-supporting student, or minor student’s parent or guardian has informed the school system within thirty (30) days of the issuance of public notice of the categorie…

2605 RELEASE OF OFFICIAL RECORDS 2605.1 When written consent for release of official records is required by this title, the written consent shall include all of the following: (a) The signature of the person authorizing the release of the records and the date of the intended rele…

2606 DESTRUCTION OF STUDENT RECORDS 2606.1 The student’s cumulative record folder shall be maintained by the D.C. Public Schools and may only be destroyed seventy-five (75) years following the student’s graduation, transfer, or withdrawal from the school system. 2606.2 During the…

2699 DEFINITIONS 2699.1 The definitions set forth in § 2099 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 24 DCR 1005, 1065 (July 29, 1977); as amended by Final Rulemaking pu…

300 GENERAL EDUCATIONAL POLICY 300.1 The public schools of the District of Columbia shall provide a viable and comprehensive system of free, publicly supported education for students from prekindergarten through high school. 300.2 The educational programs of the public schools sh…

301 DISTRIBUTION OF EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES 301.1 The Superintendent of Schools shall establish and implement a system for the allocation of resources throughout the school system which ensures the equitable distribution of available resources and services among all students. 301.2…

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305 SCHOOL CALENDAR 305.1 The school year shall commence on July 1st of each calendar year and shall end on June 30th in the following calendar year. 305.2 The Board of Education shall adopt a school calendar annually that will set the schedule for District of Columbia Public Sch…

3000 [REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 30 DCR 2972 (June 17, 1983); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 50 DCR 1854 (February 28, 2003); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 69 DCR 005902 (May 27, 2022). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Edu…

3001 [REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 30 DCR 2972 (June 17, 1983); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 38 DCR 4095a (July 5, 1991); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 50 DCR 1854 (February 28, 2003); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 50 …

3002 [REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 30 DCR 2972, 2973 (June 17, 1983); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 50 DCR 1854 (February 28, 2003); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 50 DCR 8810 (October 17, 2003); as amended by Final Rulemaking publish…

3003 [REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published 30 DCR 2972, 2991 (June 17, 1983); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 37 DCR 6809 (October 26, 1990); and by Final Rulemaking published 42 DCR 1956 (April 28, 1995); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 50 DCR 185…