District of Columbia · Through 2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)

D.C. Code § 38-2561.09: Certificate of Approval — Inspection.

(a)
The SEA shall schedule periodic monitoring visits to each nonpublic special education school or program at least once every 3 years. The employees of the SEA may make unannounced visits to a school or program during the 3-year period.

(b)
A nonpublic special education school or program approved by the SEA shall be subject to inspection by the SEA or its designee for the following reasons:
(1)
To verify compliance with this chapter and its implementing regulations for the purpose of reviewing an application for a Certificate of Approval;
(2)
To verify compliance with this chapter and its implementing regulations when a nonpublic special education school or program receives District of Columbia government funds for its educational program;
(3)
To investigate allegations or complaints related to this chapter, violations of the IDEA, or an applicable local or federal law regarding child safety and welfare; during which the nonpublic school’s Certificate of Approval shall be placed on probation throughout the pendency of any investigation of an allegation or complaint of child safety and welfare; and
(4)
To determine compliance with applicable local regulations or to monitor program quality.

Where this section sits in the code

Title 38. Educational Institutions.
Chapter 25B. Placement of Students with Disabilities in Nonpublic Schools.

(a)

The SEA shall schedule periodic monitoring visits to each nonpublic special education school or program at least once every 3 years. The employees of the SEA may make unannounced visits to a school or program during the 3-year period.

(b)

A nonpublic special education school or program approved by the SEA shall be subject to inspection by the SEA or its designee for the following reasons:

(1)

To verify compliance with this chapter and its implementing regulations for the purpose of reviewing an application for a Certificate of Approval;

(2)

To verify compliance with this chapter and its implementing regulations when a nonpublic special education school or program receives District of Columbia government funds for its educational program;

(3)

To investigate allegations or complaints related to this chapter, violations of the IDEA, or an applicable local or federal law regarding child safety and welfare; during which the nonpublic school’s Certificate of Approval shall be placed on probation throughout the pendency of any investigation of an allegation or complaint of child safety and welfare; and

(4)

To determine compliance with applicable local regulations or to monitor program quality.

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