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D.C. Code § 38-170 Definitions
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(a) For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) "DCPS" means the District of Columbia Public Schools system. (2) "Educator" includes a principal, assistant principal, teacher, assistant teacher, paraprofessional, school psychologist or counselor, or any person who provides pr…
D.C. Code § 38-171 District of Columbia Public Schools agency; establishment
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Pursuant to § 1-204.04(b), the Council establishes the District of Columbia Public Schools (“DCPS”) as a separate cabinet-level agency, subordinate to the Mayor, within the executive branch of the District of Columbia government.
D.C. Code § 38-172 Mayor’s authority; rulemaking
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(a) The Mayor shall govern the public schools in the District of Columbia. The Mayor shall have authority over all curricula, operations, functions, budget, personnel, labor negotiations and collective bargaining agreements, facilities, and other education-related matters, but sh…
D.C. Code § 38-174 Chancellor; appointment; duties
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(a) The DCPS shall be administered by a Chancellor, who shall be appointed pursuant to § 1-523.01(a), and in accordance with subsection (b) of this section. The Chancellor shall: (1) Be the chief executive officer of DCPS; (2) Be qualified by experience and training for the posit…