District Of Columbia § 38-821.01 - Definitions.

Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 38-821.01 — Definitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 38-821.01. Definitions.

38-821.01

For the purposes of this chapter, the term:

(1)

“Healthy Schools Fund” means the fund established by .

(2)

“Healthy Schools and Youth Commission” or “Commission” means the body established by .

(3)

“Locally grown” means grown in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, or West Virginia.

(4)

“Locally processed” means processed at a facility in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, or West Virginia.

(5)

“Meals” means breakfast, lunch, or after-school snacks served as a part of the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, or Summer Food Service Program, or after-school meals served as part of the Child and Adult Care Food Program.

(6)

“Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity” means movement resulting in a substantially increased heart rate and breathing.

(6A)

“Participating private school” means a private school that participates in the National School Lunch Program, established by the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, approved June 4, 1946 (60 Stat. 230; 42 U.S.C. § 1771 et seq.), and elects to participate in the Healthy Schools Act program.

(7)

“Public charter school” means a school chartered under [ et seq.]. The term “public charter school” shall not include private or parochial schools.

(8)

“Public school” means a school operated by the District of Columbia Public Schools, established by .

(9)

“Sustainable agriculture” means an integrated system of plant and animal production practices having a site-specific application that will, over the long-term:

(A)

Satisfy human food and fiber needs;

(B)

Enhance environmental quality and the natural resource base upon which the agricultural economy depends;

(C)

Make the most efficient use of nonrenewable resources and on-farm resources and integrate, where appropriate, natural biological cycles and controls;

(D)

Sustain the economic viability of farm operations; and

(E)

Enhance the quality of life for farmers and society as a whole.

(10)

(A)

“Unprocessed” means foods that are nearest their whole, raw, and natural state, and contain no artificial flavors or colors, synthetic ingredients, chemical preservatives, or dyes.

(B)

For the purposes of this paragraph, food which undergoes the following processes shall be deemed to be unprocessed:

(i)

Cooling, refrigerating, or freezing;

(ii)

Size adjustment through size reduction made by peeling, slicing, dicing, cutting, chopping, shucking, or grinding;

(iii)

Drying or dehydration;

(iv)

Washing;

(v)

The application of high water pressure or “cold pasteurization”;

(vi)

Packaging, such as placing eggs in cartons, and vacuum packing and bagging, such as placing vegetables in bags;

(vii)

Butchering livestock, fish, or poultry; and

(viii)

The pasteurization of milk.

Annotations

Source: official District Of Columbia text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About District Of Columbia § 38-821.01

What does D.C. Code § 38-821.01 cover?

Section 38-821.01 ("Definitions.") is part of the D.C. Code, the codified statutory law of District Of Columbia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite District Of Columbia § 38-821.01?

A common citation format is "D.C. Code § 38-821.01" (District Of Columbia). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of District Of Columbia law?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the District Of Columbia official source linked on this page or consult a licensed District Of Columbia attorney.

How does District Of Columbia § 38-821.01 apply to my situation?

Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in District Of Columbia can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.

Sources & Verification

Official text of § 38-821.01 at the District Of Columbia source

Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in District Of Columbia.