This bill aims to reduce chronic absenteeism and truancy in District of Columbia schools by designating high-absenteeism schools as priority areas for safety programs and adding specific funding to address these issues. It requires schools to intervene with students after five unexcused absences before referring them to external agencies and gives principals more control over how supplemental funds are spent. Additionally, the legislation improves communication between schools and social services, expands a mentorship program to more high schools, and ensures that extra money goes directly to supporting at-risk students rather than covering basic school costs.
This bill confirms the reappointment of Randolph B. Horton to the Board of Funeral Directors in the District of Columbia for a term ending March 1, 2026. As a licensed funeral director based in Ward 5, Horton will continue to serve on the board that oversees the regulation of funeral services in the district. The resolution formalizes his selection by the Council of the District of Columbia following a nomination by Mayor Muriel Bowser. Upon adoption, the Council will send a copy of the resolution to both Horton and the Mayor's office.
This bill is a confirmation resolution that officially approves Ernest T. Boykin for reappointment as a consumer member of the District of Columbia Board of Funeral Directors. The measure confirms his role on the board, which regulates funeral services, for a term ending on March 1, 2027. By passing this resolution, the Council completes the administrative process required to finalize the Mayor's nomination of Boykin to the committee.
This bill is a confirmation resolution that formally approves John R. McGuire for a two-year term on the District of Columbia Board of Funeral Directors, ending in March 2026. The document serves as an official procedural step where the Council confirms the Mayor's nomination of McGuire, a licensed funeral director with over 35 years of experience. By passing this resolution, the Council completes the administrative process required to reappoint McGuire to his advisory role on the board.
This bill is a confirmation resolution that formally approves Daryl R. Wright as an at-large member of the District of Columbia's Commission on Poverty. The appointment replaces Patricia Stamper and is effective immediately for the remainder of her unexpired term, which ends on November 18, 2025. The resolution requires the Council to send a copy of the document to both the nominee and the Mayor's office once adopted. This action completes the hiring process for a specific advisory role focused on poverty-related issues in the district.
This bill confirms the appointment of Raymond D. Coates as the Ward 7 representative on the District of Columbia's Commission on Poverty, a body established to study and address poverty in the city. The resolution officially replaces Kavin Coates and grants Coates a term ending on November 18, 2026, based on his extensive background in family support, housing coordination, and community resource development. By adopting this confirmation, the Council of the District of Columbia formalizes Coates' role within the existing commission structure without altering the commission's statutory powers or duties. The document serves as a procedural step to finalize the Mayor's nomination and is not intended to change any laws or policies regarding poverty relief.
This bill confirms the reappointment of Asanti D. Williams to the Board of Funeral Directors in the District of Columbia for a term ending in March 2027. The resolution formally approves her nomination by the Mayor, recognizing her over 20 years of experience as a licensed funeral director. Once adopted, the Council will send a copy of the resolution to both the nominee and the Mayor's office to finalize the appointment.
This bill is a confirmation resolution that officially appoints Khadijah Williams as an at-large member of the District of Columbia's Commission on Poverty. The legislation follows the Mayor's nomination of Williams, who has extensive experience in community advocacy and education policy, to serve on the commission for a one-year term. By confirming her appointment, the Council enables Williams to participate in the commission's work to address poverty through policy development and community engagement. The bill requires the Council to send a copy of the resolution to both the nominee and the Mayor's office once it is adopted.
This bill modifies the District of Columbia's Clean Hands Act to exempt certain occupational and business licenses from the requirement of obtaining a Clean Hands Certification. Specifically, it removes this certification mandate for licenses issued under various sections of the Official Code starting October 1, 2024. Additionally, the legislation raises the debt threshold for the Clean Hands Act from $100 to $2,500, allowing individuals with debts up to the new limit to remain eligible for certification. These changes aim to reduce administrative barriers for small business owners and workers while adjusting the financial criteria for the certification program.
This bill requires anyone distributing political ads in Washington, D.C. that use AI-generated images, audio, or video to include a clear disclaimer stating the content has been altered. It also bans the distribution of such deceptive media within 90 days of an election and allows candidates whose likeness is misused to seek court injunctions. Additionally, the Campaign Finance Board can impose fines of up to $10,000 for a first violation and $20,000 for subsequent ones. The law aims to help voters distinguish between real and fake campaign content while maintaining election integrity.
This bill is a confirmation resolution that officially approves the reappointment of Robert M. Todero as a member of the District of Columbia Board of Accountancy. The resolution grants him a term ending on January 14, 2027, recognizing his role as a licensed certified public accountant. It authorizes the Council to transmit a copy of the resolution to both the nominee and the Mayor's office, with the measure taking effect immediately upon adoption.
This bill proposes to confirm Antonia Browning Smiley for reappointment as a member of the District of Columbia Board of Accountancy. The resolution formally approves her return to the board, where she will serve as a licensed certified public accountant until January 14, 2027. This action allows the Council to officially recognize her nomination by the Mayor and complete the confirmation process required by law.
