District Of Columbia § 38-2021.18 - Applicability.

Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 38-2021.18 — Applicability., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 38-2021.18. Applicability.

38-2021.18

The provisions of this part shall constitute a defined benefit plan and a governmental plan, as described in section 414(d) of the Internal Revenue Code , which is intended to qualify under section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code . Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this part, ( et seq.), or ( et seq.), the provisions of this part shall apply to and control the provision of any annuity payable. The provisions of this part shall apply to all teachers on the rolls of the public schools of the District who accrue service after June 30, 1997, under the Teachers’ Retirement Program established pursuant to ( et seq.), if otherwise eligible.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About District Of Columbia § 38-2021.18

What does D.C. Code § 38-2021.18 cover?

Section 38-2021.18 ("Applicability.") 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.

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