# D.C. Code § 4-651.08: Lactation Certification Preparatory Program

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T4_C6B_S4-651.08

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 4-651.08
- **Heading:** Lactation Certification Preparatory Program
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DC Code / Title 4 / Chapter 6B / § 4-651.08

## Text

(a) Beginning October 1, 2019, there is established a Lactation Certification Preparatory Program ("LCPP"), which shall be administered by DOH in coordination with an institution of higher education, as that term is defined in § 38-2402.01(3) , and an existing provider of a lactation consultant preparatory course.
(b) LCPP shall offer the following types of services:
(1) Instruction in the standards and procedures necessary to become an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant;
(2) Assistance with obtaining any required clinical experience in lactation consulting; and
(3) Mentorship from International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants to assist in preparation for the International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant exam and a career in lactation consulting.
(c) DOH shall offer a subsidy to individuals participating in the LCPP to offset the cost of participation.

## Nearby sections

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