- 2207.1 The assessment of a class fee to cover expenses in connection with graduation exercises shall be permitted subject to the requirements and restrictions set forth in this section.
- 2207.2 The maximum amount of the class fee shall be uniformly established by the Superintendent of Schools.
- 2207.3 The appropriate Assistant Superintendent shall be authorized to exempt a student from the payment of the class fee in instances of hardship.
- 2207.4 The expense of caps and gowns, yearbook subscriptions, proms, class gifts, and other activities that may be associated with graduation shall not be included in the class fee.
- 2207.5 Activities such as those listed in § 2207.4, if offered, shall be made available to students on an individual basis at the option of each student.
- 2207.6 The decisions whether to wear cap and gown, and whether to utilize rental facilities for graduation exercises, shall involve school staff, students, and parents or guardians.
- 2207.7 No student shall be required to wear a cap and gown in order to participate in graduation exercises.
SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 24 DCR 1005, 1027 (July 29, 1977); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 36 DCR 180, 184 (January 6, 1989); and by Final Rulemaking published at 54 DCR 4392(May 11, 2007).