D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 10-A, § 1203

EDU -1.1 Integrated Master Planning for All Public Schools

Effective Aug 21, 2021Authority: Comprehensive Plan Amendment Act of 2021, effective August 21, 2021 (D.C. Law 24-20; 68 DCR 006918 (July 16, 2021)). Source: District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Act of 1984, effective April 10, 1984 (D.C. Law 5-76; 31 DCR 1049 (March 9, 1984)); as amended by District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Act of 1984 Land Use Element Amendment Act of 1984, effective March 16, 1985 (D.C. Law 5-187; 32 DCR 873 (February 15, 1985)); as amended by District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Amendments Act of 1989, effective May 23, 1990 (D.C. Law 8-129; 37 DCR 55 (January 5, 1990)); as amended by District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Amendments Act of 1989 NCPC-Recommended Amendments, and Closing of Public Alleys in Square 669, S.O. 88-452, Act of 1990, effective May 23, 1990 (D.C. Law 8-132; 37 DCR 2213 (April 6, 1990)); as amended by District Government Land Use Temporary Amendment Act of 1994, effective October 1, 1994 (D.C. Law 10-190; 41 DCR 5360 (August 12, 1994)); as amended by Comprehensive Plan Amendments Act of 1994, effective October 6, 1994 (D.C. Law 10-193; 41 DCR 5536 (August 19, 1994)); as amended by District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Act of 1984 Land Use Amendment Act of 1994, effective March 21, 1995 (D.C. Law 10-235; 42 DCR 30 (January 6, 1995)); as amended by Technical Amendments Act of 1996, effective April 18, 1996 (D.C. Law 11-110; 43 DCR 530 (February 9, 1996)); as amended by Second Technical Amendments Act of 1996, effective April 9, 1997 (D.C. Law 11-255; 44 DCR 1271 (March 7, 1997)); as amended by Comprehensive Plan Amendment Act of 1998, effective April 27, 1999 (D.C. Law 12-275; 46 DCR 1441 (February 19, 1999)); as amended by Technical Amendments Act of 1999, effective April 12, 2000 (D.C. Law 13-91; 47 DCR 520 (January 28, 2000)); as amended by Comprehensive Plan Amendment Act of 2006, effective March 8, 2007 (D.C. Law 16-300; 54 DCR 924 (February 2, 2007)); as amended by Technical Amendments Act of 2008, effective March 25, 2009 (D.C. Law 17-353; 56 DCR 1117 (February 6, 2009)); as amended by Comprehensive Plan Amendment Act of 2010, effective April 8, 2011 (D.C. Law 18-361; 58 DCR 908 (February 4, 2011)); as amended by Comprehensive Plan Amendment Act of 2021, effective August 21, 2021 (D.C. Law 24-20; 68 DCR 006918 (July 16, 2021)).District of Columbia, Office of the Secretary

1203.1 Washington, DC is committed to not only modernizing its inventory but also to maintaining school facilities over the long term. The Facility Conditions Assessment (FCA) Program aims to complete FCAs for every DCPS school on a three-year cycle. An FCA is a comprehensive evaluation of the condition of the systems and structure of the school building and is conducted via a walk-through by licensed engineers. FCAs, combined with other capital asset replacement programs currently in use by the District, assist DCPS and DGS in developing detailed repair needs, estimated repair costs, and capital reinvestment plans, which will allow for a more proactive approach to building maintenance and repair.

1203.2 Policy EDU-1.1.1: Master Facility Planning

Strongly support DME efforts to prepare long-range Council-approved MFPs so that the DCPS school modernization program and public charter school facilities planning are based on comprehensive, system-wide assessments of facility conditions, enrollment trends, long-term needs, and the District’s land use plans.

1203.3 Policy EDU-1.1.2: Locating DCPS and Public Charter Schools

Study and address neighborhood impacts when a public charter school or DCPS school locates in a non-school facility, such as a vacant commercial or industrial building.

1203.4 Policy EDU-1.1.3: Co-Location of Charter and DCPS Schools

If co-location of charter schools in significantly under-utilized schools is proposed, address on a case-by-case basis the long-term ability of affected DCPS and charter schools to operate effectively and thrive. Address parking, traffic, noise, needs for green open space and recreational facilities, and other impacts associated with increased enrollment and space usage when co-location occurs.

1203.5 Policy EDU-1.1.4: Administrative and Maintenance Facilities

Ensure that educational facility planning accommodates the administrative, maintenance, and transportation needs of DCPS, as well as public charter schools where relevant.

1203.6 Policy EDU-1.1.5: Production, Distribution, and Repair (PDR) Uses and Schools

Discourage siting of schools in areas zoned as PDR. Already, some public schools exist on PDR lands, generating the potential for conflicts. Zoning regulations require buffers between PDR zoned land and residential zone uses, including schools.

1203.7 Policy EDU-1.1.6: Programming Partnerships for Cultural Activities in Schools

Encourage partnerships between cultural organizations and schools to maximize students’ cultural exposure and access to space by cultural organizations.

See also the Arts and Culture Element for information on fine and performing arts.

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Policy EDU-1.1.7: Cultural Space

Maximize use of in-school facilities and spaces, such as art studios, rehearsal studios, and theaters, for cultural performance, expression, and production endeavors by students, as well as by external organizations when feasible and appropriate.

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Policy EDU-1.1.8: Expanded Access to Facilities for DCPS and Public Charter Schools

Plan for forecasted District-wide and neighborhood-specific population growth by (1) considering the co-location of schools within and across schools where appropriate; (2) considering incentives for developers to include educational space in future mixed-use developments; (3) considering the establishment of impact fees on new or proposed development projects to contribute to the costs of providing services, including education, to those developments; and (4) investigating the inclusion of educational uses into the development plans for large, public vacant parcels.

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Action EDU-1.1.A: Master Facility Plan Process

Submit an updated MFP that addresses D.C. Council interests, specifically the District’s plan to address over-crowding in over-utilized schools and increase enrollment in under-utilized buildings, and is approved by Council, as a critical first step in advancing a master plan. Ensure that the submitted MFP accounts for equitable access to matter-of-right DCPS public school locations in every ward; adequate acreage and quality of green space associated with DCPS matter-of-right school facilities locations in every ward; the full modernization of all DCPS school buildings by 2030; and investment in programming in those schools to build DCPS enrollment and ensure successful matter-of-right feeder systems in every community in the city. Complete the updated MFP process in close collaboration with relevant agencies and the District’s education stakeholders. Use the updated MFP outcomes to guide school facilities planning on a District-wide and neighborhood-specific basis, guiding growth across both DCPS and public charter school sectors for a span of 10 years.

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Action EDU-1.1.B: Space for Youth Cultural Entrepreneurship Initiatives

Explore the availability of public school spaces to serve partnerships and programs between cultural organizations and schools that can help youth become entrepreneurs.

See also the Economic Development Element for related policies.

SOURCE: District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Act of 1984, effective April 10, 1984 (D.C. Law 5-76; 31 DCR 1049 (March 9, 1984)); as amended by District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Act of 1984 Land Use Element Amendment Act of 1984, effective March 16, 1985 (D.C. Law 5-187; 32 DCR 873 (February 15, 1985)); as amended by District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Amendments Act of 1989, effective May 23, 1990 (D.C. Law 8-129; 37 DCR 55 (January 5, 1990)); as amended by District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Amendments Act of 1989 NCPC-Recommended Amendments, and Closing of Public Alleys in Square 669, S.O. 88-452, Act of 1990, effective May 23, 1990 (D.C. Law 8-132; 37 DCR 2213 (April 6, 1990)); as amended by District Government Land Use Temporary Amendment Act of 1994, effective October 1, 1994 (D.C. Law 10-190; 41 DCR 5360 (August 12, 1994)); as amended by Comprehensive Plan Amendments Act of 1994, effective October 6, 1994 (D.C. Law 10-193; 41 DCR 5536 (August 19, 1994)); as amended by District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Act of 1984 Land Use Amendment Act of 1994, effective March 21, 1995 (D.C. Law 10-235; 42 DCR 30 (January 6, 1995)); as amended by Technical Amendments Act of 1996, effective April 18, 1996 (D.C. Law 11-110; 43 DCR 530 (February 9, 1996)); as amended by Second Technical Amendments Act of 1996, effective April 9, 1997 (D.C. Law 11-255; 44 DCR 1271 (March 7, 1997)); as amended by Comprehensive Plan Amendment Act of 1998, effective April 27, 1999 (D.C. Law 12-275; 46 DCR 1441 (February 19, 1999)); as amended by Technical Amendments Act of 1999, effective April 12, 2000 (D.C. Law 13-91; 47 DCR 520 (January 28, 2000)); as amended by Comprehensive Plan Amendment Act of 2006, effective March 8, 2007 (D.C. Law 16-300; 54 DCR 924 (February 2, 2007)); as amended by Technical Amendments Act of 2008, effective March 25, 2009 (D.C. Law 17-353; 56 DCR 1117 (February 6, 2009)); as amended by Comprehensive Plan Amendment Act of 2010, effective April 8, 2011 (D.C. Law 18-361; 58 DCR 908 (February 4, 2011)); as amended by Comprehensive Plan Amendment Act of 2021, effective August 21, 2021 (D.C. Law 24-20; 68 DCR 006918 (July 16, 2021)).