{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-38-771.04","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 38-771.04","heading":"Test integrity; sanctions.","body":"(a)\nA LEA, or school subject to the LEA’s control, that is determined by OSSE to have violated this chapter, regulations issued pursuant to this chapter, or a test security plan shall be subject to sanctions, which shall include:\n(1)\nThe payment of any expenses incurred by OSSE as a result of the violation, including the costs associated with developing, in whole or in part, a new assessment;\n(2)\nAn administrative fine of not more than $10,000 for each violation; and\n(3)\nThe invalidation of test scores.\n\n(b)\nA person who knowingly and willfully violates, assists in the violation of, solicits another to violate or assist in the violation of the provisions of this chapter, regulations issued pursuant to this chapter, or test security plan, or fails to report such a violation, shall be subject to sanctions, which shall include:\n(1)\nDenial, suspension, revocation, or cancellation of, or restrictions on the issuance or renewal of a teaching or administrative credential or teaching certificate issued by OSSE, or both, for a period of not less than one year;\n(2)\nPayment of expenses incurred by the LEA or OSSE as a result of the violation; or\n(3)\nAn administrative fine, not to exceed $1,000 for each violation.\n\n(c)\nWhen determining sanctions, OSSE may take into account:\n(1)\nThe seriousness of the violation;\n(2)\nThe extent of the violation;\n(3)\nThe role the individual played in the violation;\n(4)\nThe LEA leadership’s involvement;\n(5)\nHow and when the violation was reported to OSSE; and\n(6)\nThe actions taken by the LEA since the violation was reported to OSSE.","path":["Title 38. Educational Institutions.","Chapter 7C. Testing Integrity."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/38-771.04","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"dfa99e20d9c6f9c28553aa68505b5611cb4bd54b6e4d55e15b98eae0bec92e8c","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-38-771.03","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-38-771.05"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}