D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5-A, § 2815
Student-initiated Time Away From Structured Activity
Effective Oct 8, 201057 DCR 9444, 9455Authority: Set forth in sections 3(b)(8) and (11) of the State Education Office Establishment Act of 2000, effective October 21, 2000 (D.C. Law 13-176; D.C. Official Code §§ 38-2602(b)(8) and (11)) (2010 Supp.); sections 101 et seq. of the Placement of Students with Disabilities in Nonpublic Schools Amendment Act of 2006, effective March 14, 2007 (D.C. Law 16-269; D.C. Official Code § 38-2561.01 et seq.) (2010 Supp.); and Mayor’s Order 2007-149 (June 28, 2007), and Article II of An Act to provide for compulsory school attendance, and for other purposes, approved February 4, 1925 (43 Stat. 805; D.C. Official Code §§ 38-202 et seq.) (2001 and 2010 Supp.). Source: Final Rulemaking published at 57 DCR 9444, 9455 (October 8, 2010).District of Columbia, Office of the Secretary
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2815.1
A nonpublic special education school or program shall allow students to initiate time away from structured activity as a means of regaining self-control. Student-initiated time away from structured activity:
(a) Shall occur in designated areas within the classroom or as appropriate, and as outlined and measured in a student's Behavior Intervention Plan, in other areas within the school, as long as there is direct supervision;
(b) Be documented in a student's Behavior Intervention Plan;
(c) Be monitored for effectiveness; and
(d) May not be imposed upon a student as a form of seclusion or punishment.
Source: Final Rulemaking published at 57 DCR 9444, 9455 (October 8, 2010).