§ 7-1631. Definitions.

Current through October 23, 2012

For the purposes of this subchapter, the term:

(1) "AIDS" means acquired immune deficiency syndrome.

(2) "Department" means the Department of Health.

(3) "HIV" means the human immunodeficiency virus.

(4) "Program" means the Senior HIV/AIDS Education and Outreach Program established by § 7-1632.

(5) "Senior" means an individual 50 years of age or older.

                
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(July 13, 2012, D.C. Law 19-152, § 2, 59 DCR 5136.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Legislative History of Laws

Law 19-152, the "Senior HIV/AIDS Education and Outreach Program Establishment Act of 2012", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 19-524, which was referred to the Committee on Health. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on April 17, 2012, and May 1, 2012, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on May 11, 2012, it was assigned Act No. 19-358 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 19-152 became effective on July 13, 2012.

§ 7-1632. Senior HIV/AIDS Education and Outreach Program establishment.

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There is established within the Department the Senior HIV/AIDS Education and Outreach Program, which shall train seniors to provide information to other seniors on how to prevent the transmission of HIV and to engage in education and outreach on issues related to HIV and AIDS with community-based providers that serve seniors in the District.

                
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(July 13, 2012, D.C. Law 19-152, § 3, 59 DCR 5136.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Legislative History of Laws

For history of Law 19-152, see notes under § 7-1631.

§ 7-1633. Program administration.

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(a) The Department shall:

(1) Administer the Program;

(2) Recruit seniors to participate in the Program;

(3) Determine the training curriculum; and

(4) Schedule no fewer than 8 education or community-outreach events annually, which shall be led by seniors who have successfully completed the Program. Each year, at least one event shall be held in each ward.

(b) The Department may contract with a community provider to train the seniors participating in the Program.

                
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(July 13, 2012, D.C. Law 19-152, § 4, 59 DCR 5136.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Legislative History of Laws

For history of Law 19-152, see notes under § 7-1631.