D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5-A, § 7503
Application for Alternative Program Designation
Effective Jun 14, 201966 DCR 7161Authority: Section 102(1B) of the Uniform Per Student Funding Formula for Public Schools and Public Charter Schools Act of 1998, effective March 26, 1999 (D.C. Law 12-207; D.C. Official Code § 38-2901(1B) (2012 Repl. & 2018 Supp.)); and Section 3(b)(16) of the State Education Office Establishment Act of 2000 (Act), effective October 21, 2000 (D.C. Law 13-176; D.C. Official Code § 38-2602(b)(16) (2012 Repl. & 2018 Supp.)). Source: Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 7161 (June 14, 2019).District of Columbia, Office of the Secretary
7503.1 To be eligible to receive per pupil funding at the “Alternative Program” level in Fiscal Year 2020 and beyond, an LEA shall apply on behalf of a school, or specialized program within the school, for the alternative program designation.
7503.2 An application for an alternative program designation shall proceed in the manner set forth in this chapter, including as follows:
- (a) An LEA shall apply for the alternative program designation on behalf of a school, or specialized program within the school, that is not already designated as an alternative program;
- (b) Applications shall be available on an annual basis;
- (c) Applications shall be in the format and shall contain the information set forth by OSSE; and
- (d) Upon receipt of a complete application, OSSE may request further documentation or records, as necessary, to evaluate an application. The applicant shall promptly comply with OSSE’s request.
7503.3 A designated alternative program shall re-apply for the alternative program designation during the final year of the designation period to ensure continuity of funding at the at the “Alternative Program” level for the next school year.
SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 7161 (June 14, 2019).