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Subchapter I - Office of Youth Advocacy
§ 2–1501. Definitions - As used in this subchapter, the term: (1) “Youth” means...
§ 2–1502. Purpose - It is the purpose of this subchapter to: (1) Promote...
§ 2–1503. Office of Youth Opportunity Services abolished and functions transferred; Division of Community-Based Programs for Children and Youth established - (a) The Commissioner’s Order No. 70-93 (approved March 17, 1970)...
§ 2–1503.01. Neighborhood Planning Councils — Established; elections; tenure - (a) There shall be 2 neighborhood planning councils in each...
§ 2–1504. Office of Youth Advocacy established; functions; appointment of Director; personnel - (a) There is hereby established in the executive branch an...
§ 2–1505. Duties of Director - The Director of the Office shall: (1) Systematically review and...
§ 2–1506. Transfer of positions and funds - (a) The following positions and their associated funding are hereby...
§ 2–1507. Accounting and voucher systems - The Mayor shall instruct the Office of Budget and Resource...
§ 2–1508. Conflict of interest procedures - The neighborhood planning councils shall, with the assistance of the...
§ 2–1509. Rules of operation for neighborhood planning councils - The neighborhood planning councils shall establish, under the auspices of...
§ 2–1510. Budget request - The Department of Recreation shall develop an annual fiscal year...
§ 2–1511. Severability - If any provision of this subchapter is held invalid, the...
Subchapter I-A - Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services
Part A - General
§ 2–1515.01. Definitions - For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1) “Aftercare...
§ 2–1515.02. Establishment and purposes of the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services - (a) Pursuant to § 1-204.04(b), the Department of Youth Rehabilitation...
§ 2–1515.03. Organization - (a) The Department shall have sufficient staff, supervisory personnel, and...
§ 2–1515.04. Duties - The primary duties of the offices of the Department are...
§ 2–1515.04a. Behavioral health screening and assessment requirements - (a)(1) All youth in contact with the Department shall, to...
§ 2–1515.04b. Data collection - (a) The Department shall request any available records on the...
§ 2–1515.05. Special authorities of the Department - (a) When the Department has physical custody of a youth...
§ 2–1515.05a. Juvenile Services Program - (a) The Department shall permit the Juvenile Services Program of...
§ 2–1515.06. Confidentiality of youth records - (a)(1) Records pertaining to youth in the custody of the...
§ 2–1515.06a. Quarterly report on status of Medicaid eligibility - Beginning February 1, 2012, the Department shall issue quarterly reports...
§ 2–1515.07. Rules; authority to execute contracts and grants - (a) The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5...
§ 2–1515.08. Transfers - (a) All real or personal property, leased or assigned to...
§ 2–1515.09. Delegation and redelegation of authority - The Department is the successor in interest to all committed...
§ 2–1515.10. Repealer - All organizational orders and parts of orders in conflict with...
Part B - Limitations on the Use of Restraints
§ 2–1515.51. Definitions - For the purposes of this part, the term: (1) “Administrator”...
§ 2–1515.52. Use of restraints by places of confinement - (a) In any instance that restraints are used on a...
§ 2–1515.53. Reporting requirements - (a)(1) Within 10 days after the Administrator authorizes the use...
§ 2–1515.54. Notice requirements - The Administrator shall provide notice of the requirements of this...
Subchapter I-B - Youth Jobs Fund
§ 2–1516.01. Youth Jobs Fund. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Aug. 16, 2008, D.C. Law 17-219, § 1009, 55...
Subchapter I-C - Youth Behavioral Health
Part A - Youth Behavioral Health Epidemiology Report
§ 2–1517.01. Definitions - For the purposes of this part, the term: (1) “Behavioral...
§ 2–1517.02. Youth behavioral health epidemiological report - By March 30, 2013, and every 5 years thereafter, the...
Part B - Early Childhood and School-Based Behavioral Health Infrastructure
§ 2–1517.31. Definitions - For the purposes of this part, the term: (1) “Behavioral...
§ 2–1517.32. Early childhood and school-based behavioral health comprehensive plan - (a) By March 30, 2013, the Mayor shall submit a...
Part C - Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice Behavioral Health Infrastructure
§ 2–1517.51. Family resource guide - (a) By October 1, 2013, the Mayor shall create a...
§ 2–1517.52. Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services behavioral health and compliance report - The Mayor shall submit a report to the Council by...
Subchapter II - Commission on Youth Affairs. [Repealed]
§ 2–1521. Definitions - Repealed. (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-227, § 2, 36...
§ 2–1522. Commission on Youth Affairs; established. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-227, § 3, 36...
§ 2–1523. Powers and duties of Commission. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-227, § 4, 36...
§ 2–1524. Donation and grants. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-227, § 5, 36...
§ 2–1525. Interdepartmental advisory committee. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-227, § 6, 36...
§ 2–1526. Expenses of Commission members. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-227, § 7, 36...
§ 2–1527. Staffing and budget. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-227, § 8, 36...
§ 2–1528. Biannual reports. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-227, § 9, 36...
§ 2–1529. Rules. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-227, § 10, 36...
Subchapter II-A - Gang and Crew Intervention Joint Working Group
§ 2–1531.01. Establishment of a Gang and Crew Intervention Joint Working Group - (a) By December 31, 2009, the Mayor shall create a...
Subchapter II-B - Commission on Juvenile Justice Reform
§ 2–1533.01. Establishment of the Commission on Juvenile Justice Reform - (a) There is established a Juvenile Justice Commission (“Commission”). (b)...
§ 2–1533.02. Juvenile Justice Reform Report - Within 180 days of the empaneling of the Commission, pursuant...
Subchapter II-C - Youth Bullying Prevention
§ 2–1535.01. Definitions - For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1) “Agency”...
§ 2–1535.02. Bullying prevention task force - (a) Within 90 days of September 14, 2012, the Mayor...
§ 2–1535.03. Bullying prevention policy - (a) Within 365 days of September 14, 2012, in coordination...
§ 2–1535.04. Secondary investigation appeal - (a)(1) A party who is not satisfied with the outcome...
§ 2–1535.05. Retaliation - (a) An employee, volunteer, or youth shall not retaliate against...
§ 2–1535.06. Bullying prevention programs - Following the adoption of a bullying prevention policy, as required...
§ 2–1535.07. Reporting requirement - (a) Each educational institution shall provide to the Mayor, by...
§ 2–1535.08. Availability of other remedies - This subchapter does not create a new private right of...
§ 2–1535.09. Rules - The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of...
Subchapter III - Juvenile Curfew
§ 2–1541. Findings and purpose - (a) The Council of the District of Columbia (“Council”) has...
§ 2–1542. Definitions - For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1) “Curfew...
§ 2–1543. Curfew authority; defenses; enforcement and penalties - (a)(1) A minor commits an offense if he or she...
Subchapter III-A - Children and Youth Initiative. [Repealed]
§ 2–1551. Short title. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Oct. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 13-38, § 2401, 46...
§ 2–1552. Children and Youth Initiative established. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Oct. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 13-38, § 2402, 46...
§ 2–1553. Grant making authority. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Oct. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 13-38, § 2403, 46...
§ 2–1554. Biannual assessment and funding report. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Oct. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 13-38, § 2404a; as...
Subchapter III-B - Office of Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes
§ 2–1555.01. Definitions - (a) For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1)...
§ 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...
§ 2–1555.03. Office of Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes; duties and authority - (a) The duties of the Office shall be as follows:...
§ 2–1555.04. Office of Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes; requirements for awarding grants - (a) The Office shall publish rules to govern the award...
§ 2–1555.05. Commission on Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes; establishment - (a) There is established a Commission on Out of School...
§ 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...
§ 2–1555.07. Commission on Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes; duties and authority - (a) The duties of the Commission shall be as follows:...
§ 2–1555.08. Coordination of funding and reporting - (a) Starting 24 months after April 7, 2017, the Office...
Subchapter IV - Youth Advisory Council
§ 2–1561. Definitions - For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1) “Youth”...
§ 2–1562. Establishment and purpose - (a) There is established, as part of the District of...
§ 2–1563. Composition of the Youth Council - (a) The Youth Council shall be composed of 32 youth...
§ 2–1564. Organizational structure - (a) After June 25, 2002, the Mayor shall publicly announce...
Subchapter IV-A - Youth Council of the District of Columbia
§ 2–1565.01. Definitions - For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1) “Youth”...
§ 2–1565.02. Establishment and duties - (a) There is established the Youth Council of the District...
§ 2–1565.03. Composition of the Youth Council - (a) The Youth Council shall be comprised of 13 members....
§ 2–1565.04. Staff - (a) One adult person shall be hired as a full-time...
§ 2–1565.05. Integration with learning standards - Local Education Agencies may seek the cooperation of the Council...
§ 2–1565.06. Funding - (a) Gifts, grants, and donations from private or public sources...
Subchapter V - Mayor’s Youth Leadership Institute
§ 2–1571. Definitions - For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1) “Acceptable...
§ 2–1572. Establishment - (a) The Mayor shall establish an Institute to be known...
§ 2–1573. Eligibility - (a) First time participants in the program shall maintain an...
§ 2–1574. Rules - The Mayor shall issue rules to implement the provisions of...
Subchapter VI - Youth Development Plan
§ 2–1581. Youth Development Plan - The Mayor shall oversee the implementation of District’s Youth Development...
§ 2–1582. Strategy update - (a) The Mayor, within 30 days of the adoption of...
§ 2–1583. Realignment of funding priorities - (a) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, any reprogramming...
§ 2–1584. Funding priorities - (a) In fiscal year 2007, the youth development plan shall...
§ 2–1585. Executive Working Group - (a) There is established a Youth Development Plan Executive Working...
Subchapter VII - Interagency Collaboration and Services Integration Commission
§ 2–1591. Short title - This subchapter may be cited as the “Interagency Collaboration and...
§ 2–1592. Definitions - For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1) “Commission”...
§ 2–1593. Purpose - The purpose of the Commission is to promote a vision...
§ 2–1594. Commission; establishment; authority - (a) There is established the Statewide Commission on Children, Youth,...
§ 2–1595. Duties - (a) Within 90 days of the applicability of this subchapter,...
§ 2–1596. Membership - (a) The Commission shall include the: (1) Mayor, who shall...
§ 2–1597. Administrative support - The Commission may hire staff and obtain equipment, supplies, materials,...
Subchapter VIII - Students in the Care of D.C. Coordinating Committee
§ 2–1599.01. Definitions - For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1) "Coordinating...
§ 2–1599.02. Establishment of the Coordinating Committee - (a) The Students in the Care of D.C. Coordinating Committee...
§ 2–1599.03. Membership of the Coordinating Committee - (a) The Coordinating Committee shall consist of 26 voting members...
§ 2–1599.04. The Director of the Coordinating Committee - (a)(1) The Director of the Coordinating Committee shall be appointed...
§ 2–1599.05. Operations of the Coordinating Committee - (a) The Coordinating Committee shall vote on internal policies, procedures,...
§ 2–1599.06. Duties and responsibilities of the Coordinating Committee - (a) The Coordinating Committee shall provide leadership in the development...