1. (a) Beginning October 1, 2019, there is established a Lactation Certification Preparatory Program ("LCPP"), which shall be administered by DOH in coordination with an institution of higher education, as that term is defined in § 38-2402.01(3), and an existing provider of a lactation consultant preparatory course.

2. (b) LCPP shall offer the following types of services:

   1. (1) Instruction in the standards and procedures necessary to become an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant;
   2. (2) Assistance with obtaining any required clinical experience in lactation consulting; and
   3. (3) Mentorship from International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants to assist in preparation for the International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant exam and a career in lactation consulting.
3. (c) DOH shall offer a subsidy to individuals participating in the LCPP to offset the cost of participation.

Applicability of D.C. Law 22-179: § 301 of D.C. Law 22-179 provided that the creation of this section by § 108 of D.C. Law 22-179 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.

History

Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-179, § 108

Applicability

Applicability of D.C. Law 22-179: § 301 of D.C. Law 22-179 provided that the creation of this section by § 108 of D.C. Law 22-179 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.

Section 5142(c) of D.C. Law 23-16 amended section 301(a) of D.C. Law 23-16 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore, the creation of this section by section 108 of Law 22-179 has been implemented.