{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-4-651.08","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 4-651.08","heading":"Lactation Certification Preparatory Program.","body":"(a)\nBeginning October 1, 2019, there is established a Lactation Certification Preparatory Program (\"LCPP\"), which shall be administered by DOH in coordination with an institution of higher education, as that term is defined in § 38-2402.01(3), and an existing provider of a lactation consultant preparatory course.\n\n(b)\nLCPP shall offer the following types of services:\n(1)\nInstruction in the standards and procedures necessary to become an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant;\n(2)\nAssistance with obtaining any required clinical experience in lactation consulting; and\n(3)\nMentorship from International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants to assist in preparation for the International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant exam and a career in lactation consulting.\n\n(c)\nDOH shall offer a subsidy to individuals participating in the LCPP to offset the cost of participation.","path":["Title 4. Public Care Systems.","Chapter 6B. Healthy Early Childhood Development Programs."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/4-651.08","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"6792e9f7225409796b2c0d7e6c9de75fa2995d70c43476c562db5bbe7b933501","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-4-651.07","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-4-651.09"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}