# D.C. Code § 38-201: Definitions

> District of Columbia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T38_C2_S38-201

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 38-201
- **Heading:** Definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DC Code / Title 38 / Chapter 2 / § 38-201

## Text

For the purposes of this subchapter, the term:
(1) Repealed.
(1A) "Chronic absenteeism" means the incidence of students missing more than 10% of school days, including excused and unexcused absences.
(2) “District” means the District of Columbia.
(2A) “Educational institution” means a school in the District of Columbia Public Schools system, a public charter school, an independent school, a private school, a parochial school, or a private instructor.
(2B) "Full school day" means the entirety of the instructional hours regularly provided on a single school day.
(3) “Minor” means a person who has not reached 18 years of age, pursuant to § 46-101 .
(3A) “Parent” means a parent, guardian, or other person who resides in the District and who has custody or control of a minor 5 years of age or older.
(3B) “School-based student support team” means a team formed to support the individual student by developing and implementing action plans and strategies that are school-based or community-based, depending on the availability, to enhance the student’s success with services, incentives, intervention strategies, and consequences for dealing with absenteeism.
(4) “School year” means the period from the opening of regular school programs, typically in September, until the closing of regular school programs, typically in June.

## Nearby sections

- [D.C. Code § 38-201 § 38-201. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T38_C2_S38-201.md)
- [D.C. Code § 38-202 § 38-202. Establishment of school attendance requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T38_C2_S38-202.md)
- [D.C. Code § 38-203 § 38-203. Enforcement; penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T38_C2_S38-203.md)
- [D.C. Code § 38-204 § 38-204. Census of minors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T38_C2_S38-204.md)
- [D.C. Code § 38-205 § 38-205. Report of enrollments and withdrawals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T38_C2_S38-205.md)
- [D.C. Code § 38-206 § 38-206. Penalty for failure to provide correct information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T38_C2_S38-206.md)
- [D.C. Code § 38-207 § 38-207. Authority of police over truant child.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T38_C2_S38-207.md)
- [D.C. Code § 38-208 § 38-208. Truancy procedures; inter-agency coordination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T38_C2_S38-208.md)
- [D.C. Code § 38-209 § 38-209. Reporting requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T38_C2_S38-209.md)
- [D.C. Code § 38-211 § 38-211. Department of School Attendance and Work Permits — Creation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T38_C2_S38-211.md)
- [D.C. Code § 38-212 § 38-212. Department of School Attendance and Work Permits — Director; appointments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T38_C2_S38-212.md)
- [D.C. Code § 38-213 § 38-213. Court jurisdiction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T38_C2_S38-213.md)
- [D.C. Code § 38-221 § 38-221. Attendance zone boundaries; establishment, modification, alteration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T38_C2_S38-221.md)
- [D.C. Code § 38-231 § 38-231. Expulsion of students who bring weapons into public schools.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T38_C2_S38-231.md)

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