Title 2, Government Administration.

(a)(1) Records pertaining to youth who are currently in or were previously in the custody of the Department or contract providers shall be privileged and confidential and shall be released only in accordance with this subsection. (2) Juvenile case records shall be released only t…

Beginning February 1, 2012, the Department shall issue quarterly reports on the status of the Money Follows the Person program. The report shall include the following: (1) The number of applications submitted for Medicaid; (2) The number of applications approved for Medicaid; and…

(a) The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of this title, shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this subchapter. (b) The Mayor may execute contracts, grants, and other legally binding documents to implement the provisions of this subchapter.

(a) All real or personal property, leased or assigned to the Department of Human Services on behalf of the Youth Services Administration, positions, assets, records, and obligations, and all unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, and other funds available or to be ma…

The Department is the successor in interest to all committed and detained youth and Person in Need of Supervision related authority delegated to the Department of Human Services, and the Director of the Department is authorized to act, either personally or through a designated re…

All organizational orders and parts of orders in conflict with any of the provisions of this title are repealed, except that any regulations adopted or promulgated by virtue of the authority granted by these orders shall remain in force until properly revised, amended, or repeale…

For the purposes of this part, the term: (1) “Administrator” means the superintendent of the secure juvenile residential facility, or the director of the facility under the control of the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services, or any designees thereof, including medical and…

(a) In any instance that restraints are used on a confined youth who is known to be pregnant, the restraints used must be the least restrictive available and the most reasonable under the circumstances. (b) In any instance that the restraints used on a confined youth who is known…

(a)(1) Within 10 days after the Administrator authorizes the use of restraints pursuant to § 2-1515.52(b), § 2-1515.52(c), or § 2-1515.52(d), the Administrator shall submit a written statement to the Director of the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services in the case of confi…

The Administrator shall provide notice of the requirements of this part to: (1) The relevant staff at the place of confinement, including: (A) All medical staff; (B) Staff and contractors who are involved in the transport of confined youth of child-bearing age; and (C) Other staf…

For the purposes of this part, the term: (1) “Behavioral health” means a person’s overall social, emotional, and psychological well-being and development. (2) “Youth” means individuals under 18 years of age residing in the District and those individuals classified as youth in the…

By March 30, 2013, and every 5 years thereafter, the Mayor shall submit a report to the Council on the behavioral health of District youth. At minimum, the report shall include: (1) The type and prevalence of behavioral health conditions among youth broken down, if possible, by a…

For the purposes of this part, the term: (1) “Behavioral health” means a person’s overall social, emotional, and psychological well-being and development. (1A) "DC Prevention Center" means a District of Columbia neighborhood-based center that promotes healthy, drug-free living. (…

(a) By March 30, 2013, the Mayor shall submit a comprehensive plan to the Council for the expansion of early childhood and school-based behavioral health programs and services by the 2016-2017 school year. At minimum, the plan shall: (1) Establish a strategy to enhance behavioral…

(a) In Fiscal Year 2024, the Department of Behavioral Health ("DBH") shall award by December 31, 2023, up to 2 grants totaling $325,000 to non-governmental entities to train and supervise, in total, at least 100 high school student behavioral health peer educators ("peer educator…

(a) By October 1, 2013, the Mayor shall create a comprehensive resource guide for families who come into contact with the child welfare or juvenile justice systems. The guide shall include: (1) A clear explanation of the rights and responsibilities of children and families; (2) T…

The Mayor shall submit a report to the Council by March 30 of each year, which shall include: (1) The number of youth: (A) Who were committed to the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (“DYRS”) during the previous calendar year; (B) Who received the required behavioral he…

(a) By December 31, 2009, the Mayor shall create a Gang and Crew Intervention Joint Working Group (“Joint Working Group”) consisting of members of the Executive Committee of the Citywide Coordinating Council for Youth Violence Prevention (“CCCYVP”) and the core Focused Improvemen…

(a) There is established a Juvenile Justice Commission (“Commission”). (b) The Commission shall be empaneled within 30 days of September 24, 2010. (c)(1) The Commission shall be comprised of 12 members, who shall serve without public compensation and who shall be appointed as fol…

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 Bl…

For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1) “Agency” means a District government entity that provides services, activities, or privileges to youth, including the: (A) Office of the State Superintendent of Education; (B) Department of Parks and Recreation; (C) District of C…

(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 communit…

(a) Within 365 days of September 14, 2012, in coordination with the task force established pursuant to § 2-1535.02, each agency, educational institution, and grantee shall adopt a bullying prevention policy to be enforced: (1) On its property, including electronic communication o…

(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 designat…

(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 r…

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-ed…

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.

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.

(a) The Council of the District of Columbia (“Council”) has determined that there has been an increase in youth violence, youth gang activity, and crime by persons under the age of 18 years in the District of Columbia. (b) The Council has determined that persons under the age of …

For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1) "Chief of Police" means the Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department. (1A) "Curfew hours" means: (A) 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)(1) By issuance of an order, the Mayor or the Chief of Police may designate any part of the District as an extended youth curfew zone after determining that such a designation is appropriate to protect public safety or public or private property. Within the extended youth curf…

(a)(1) A minor commits an offense if he or she remains in any public place or on the premises of any establishment within the District of Columbia during curfew hours. (2) A parent or guardian of a minor commits an offense if he or she knowingly permits, or by insufficient contro…

(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 Sch…

(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 i…

(a) The duties of the Office shall be as follows: (1) Guide the implementation of the District's strategic plan for out-of-school time programs and funding ("strategic plan"), developed by the Commission pursuant to § 2-1555.07; (2) Support the Commission in its duties outlined i…

(a) The Office shall publish rules to govern the award of grants consistent with this section and part B of subchapter XII-A of Chapter 3 of Title 1. (b)(1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of this subsection, the Office shall award grants on a competitive basis…

(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) T…

(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…

(a) The duties of the Commission shall be as follows: (1) Set the goals and scope of a biennial, community-wide needs assessment, which the Office shall conduct, to identify and prioritize needs for out-of-school-time programs and establish targets for out-of-school-time funding.…

(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 fund…

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.

(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 deci…

(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 presen…

(a) After June 25, 2002, the Mayor shall publicly announce and widely disseminate information to District residents that: (1) Describes the functions and purpose of the Youth Council; (2) Explains the process of selection and appointment to the Youth Council; and (3) Solicits app…

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.

(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 …