1. (a) The Department shall, on an annual basis, issue a grant of $75,000 to a nonprofit organization that provides support and mentorship to female students who are District residents attending elementary through high school, focuses on preventing teen pregnancies, and encourages college attendance and workforce development.
2. (b) A grant issued by the Department pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall be for the purpose of hiring a full-time employee to provide wraparound services to participating students.

3. (c) For purposes of this section, the term:

   1. (1) "Department" means the Department of Health.
   2. (2) "Wraparound services" means health or mental health services provided by a health professional licensed, registered, or certified to practice in the District.

Emergency Legislation

For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 5052 of Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2022 (D.C. Act 24-470, July 13, 2022, 69 DCR 008707).

History

Sept. 21, 2022, D.C. Law 24-167, § 5052