District Of Columbia § 2-1594 - Commission; establishment; authority.

Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 2-1594 — Commission; establishment; authority., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 2-1594. Commission; establishment; authority.

2-1594
(a)

There is established the Statewide Commission on Children, Youth, and their Families.

(b)

Unless expressly prohibited in law or regulation, the Commission shall have the authority to:

(1)

Combine local, federal, and other resources available to the participating education, law enforcement, and human services agencies to provide comprehensive multi-disciplinary assessments, integrated services, and evidence-based programs, as required by this subchapter;

(2)

Apply for, receive, and disburse federal, state, and local funds relating to the duties and responsibilities of the Commission;

(3)

Utilize the funding provided pursuant to subchapter III-A of [ et seq.];

(4)

Exercise personnel authority for all employees of the Commission, consistent with [ et seq.]; and

(5)

Exercise procurement authority, consistent with [ et seq.]; except, that shall not apply.

Annotations

Section 5073 of provided that §§ 5071 and 5072 of the act shall expire 6 months after September 20, 2012.

Section 5072 of provided for the establishment of the Safe Children and Families Enrichment Services Task Force.

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

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