D.C. Code § 5-132.03a: DCPS responsibilities for school security.

(a)

By October 1, 2020, DCPS shall be responsible for school security personnel within DCPS schools, and shall:

(1)

Oversee the hiring or contracting of school security personnel for DCPS;

(2)

Deploy school security personnel to DCPS schools;

(3)

Provide oversight over school security personnel and be responsible for administering all disciplinary actions related to school security personnel, including termination;

(4)

Execute, approve, administer, monitor, and provide oversight over any security-related contract for school security personnel; and

(5)

Create and implement school building security and emergency operations plans, in consultation with MPD and the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency.