# D.C. Code § 38-2561.10: Certificate of Approval — Renewal

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T38_C25B_S38-2561.10

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 38-2561.10
- **Heading:** Certificate of Approval — Renewal
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DC Code / Title 38 / Chapter 25B / § 38-2561.10

## Text

(a) Nonpublic schools and programs for special education students may have their Certificates of Approval renewed for a period not to exceed 3 years.
(b) If a Certificate of Approval has not been renewed by the SEA on or before the renewal anniversary date, the Certificate of Approval shall expire and the LEA shall take immediate steps to determine an appropriate placement, in accordance with the IDEA, for any District of Columbia funded students who attended the nonpublic special education school or program with the expired Certificate of Approval.

## Nearby sections

- [D.C. Code § 38-2561.01 § 38-2561.01. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T38_C25B_S38-2561.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 38-2561.02 § 38-2561.02. Assessment and placement of a students with a disability — General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T38_C25B_S38-2561.02.md)
- [D.C. Code § 38-2561.03 § 38-2561.03. Placement and funding of a student with a disability in a nonpublic special education school or program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T38_C25B_S38-2561.03.md)
- [D.C. Code § 38-2561.04 § 38-2561.04. Funding of a placement of a student with disabilities in a nonpublic special education school or program made by other District of Columbia government agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T38_C25B_S38-2561.04.md)
- [D.C. Code § 38-2561.05 § 38-2561.05. Resolution of assessment, evaluation, placement, and funding disputes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T38_C25B_S38-2561.05.md)
- [D.C. Code § 38-2561.06 § 38-2561.06. Participation of LEA in development or review of the IEP.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T38_C25B_S38-2561.06.md)
- [D.C. Code § 38-2561.07 § 38-2561.07. Certificate of Approval for nonpublic special education schools or Programs — General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T38_C25B_S38-2561.07.md)
- [D.C. Code § 38-2561.08 § 38-2561.08. Certificate of Approval — Compliance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T38_C25B_S38-2561.08.md)
- [D.C. Code § 38-2561.09 § 38-2561.09. Certificate of Approval — Inspection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T38_C25B_S38-2561.09.md)
- [D.C. Code § 38-2561.10 § 38-2561.10. Certificate of Approval — Renewal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T38_C25B_S38-2561.10.md)
- [D.C. Code § 38-2561.11 § 38-2561.11. Certificate of Approval — Denial, revocation, refusal to renew, or suspension.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T38_C25B_S38-2561.11.md)
- [D.C. Code § 38-2561.12 § 38-2561.12. Rate-setting for nonpublic schools.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T38_C25B_S38-2561.12.md)
- [D.C. Code § 38-2561.13 § 38-2561.13. Rate-setting for nonpublic schools — Reconsideration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T38_C25B_S38-2561.13.md)
- [D.C. Code § 38-2561.14 § 38-2561.14. Rate Reconsideration Panel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T38_C25B_S38-2561.14.md)

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