1. (a)

   1. (1) By August 30, 2026, OSSE shall provide $150,000 in one-time funding to a local university, with whom it has an existing partnership agreement to train certified nurse aides, for the purpose of training and supervising at least 25 District high school students in the summer to become certified nurse aides, pursuant to § 3-1209.07.
   2. (2) By August 30, 2027, OSSE shall provide $150,000 in one time funding to the same local university referenced in paragraph (1) of this subsection to train and supervise at least 25 additional District high school students in the summer to become certified nurse aides, pursuant to § 3-1209.07.
2. (b) Students participating in the program shall be compensated at $17 per hour and shall be paid from the funds authorized by this section.
3. (c) OSSE and the university partner shall establish a plan to ensure that students who complete the course and their clinical hours take the certified nurse aide certification exam within 2 months of finishing the program, and that those students who earn their certified nurse aide certification are connected with industry partners hiring certified nurse aides.

History

Oct. 21, 2000, D.C. Law 13-176, § 7l

Oct. 21, 2000, D.C. Law 13-176, § 7l

Oct. 21, 2000, D.C. Law 13-176, § 7m

Dec. 6, 2025, D.C. Law 26-55, § 4122

Aug. 13, 2026, D.C. Act 26-416, § 4062

Emergency Legislation

For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 7l of Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2025 (D.C. Act 26-146, Sept. 3, 2025, 72 DCR 9623).

For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 7l of Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2025 (D.C. Act 26-210, Nov. 24, 2025, 72 DCR 13514).

For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 4062 of Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2026 (D.C. Act 26-416, Aug. 13, 2026, 73 DCR 11509).