District Of Columbia § 38-2614 - Special education.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 38-2614 — Special education., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38-2614. Special education.
38-2614Beginning July 1, 2016, or upon funding, whichever occurs later, the first IEP in effect after a child with a disability reaches 14 years of age shall include transition assessments and services, including:
Appropriate measurable postsecondary goals based upon age- appropriate transition assessments related to training, education, employment, and, where appropriate, independent living skills and the transition services needed to assist the child in reaching those goals;
A statement of inter-agency responsibilities or any needed linkages before the child leaves the school setting; and
If the IEP team determines that transition services are not needed, a statement to that effect and the basis upon which the determination was made.
Not later than one year before a child with a disability’s anticipated high school graduation or attainment of a certificate of IEP completion, the IEP team shall identify which adult services might be appropriate for the child and what evaluations should occur to determine the child’s eligibility for those services; provided, that nothing in this section shall be construed to impose any obligation on an LEA to conduct evaluations to determine eligibility for adult services.
Beginning July 1, 2017, or upon funding, whichever occurs later, a child shall be eligible for Part C of IDEA if the child is otherwise an eligible infant or toddler with a disability and the child demonstrates a delay of at least 25%, using appropriate diagnostic instruments and procedures, in one of the following developmental areas:
Physical development, including vision or hearing;
Cognitive development;
Communication development;
Social or emotional development; or
Adaptive development.
By October 1, 2015, OSSE shall issue:
Rules to implement the provisions of this section; and
A report that includes recommendations on the advisability, timing, and expected cost to:
Further expand eligibility for early intervention or early childhood services to include any subset of infants or toddlers who are at risk of experiencing developmental delays because of the additional biological or environmental factors as described in 34 C.F.R. § 303.5; and
Expand eligibility for special education services by matching the definition of developmental delay of Part B of IDEA, defined in section 5-E3001 of Title 5 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations, and the definition of developmental delay under Part C of IDEA, defined in section 5-A3108.3 of Title 5 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations.
Subsection (a)(1) and (3) shall apply upon the inclusion of their fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan, as certified by the Chief Financial Officer to the Budget Director of the Council in a certification published by the Council in the District of Columbia Register.
Annotations
Source: official District Of Columbia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About District Of Columbia § 38-2614
What does D.C. Code § 38-2614 cover?
Section 38-2614 ("Special education.") 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 § 38-2614?
A common citation format is "D.C. Code § 38-2614" (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 § 38-2614 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
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in District Of Columbia.