(a) There shall be established in the District of Columbia ("District") a Nurses Training Corps ("Corps"), which shall provide financial aid to District residents desiring to obtain a Licensed Practical Nurse ("LPN") certificate or an Associate of Arts degree or a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing.
(b) The financial aid provided by the Corps shall include tuition and may include the following:
(1) The reasonable cost of textbooks and supplies;
(2) The reasonable transportation costs to and from classes;
(3) The reasonable cost of child care while attending classes; and
(4) A stipend to help defray the cost of reasonable living expenses for full-time enrolled students.
(c) In exchange for financial aid, the student shall contract to work for D.C. General Hospital, the Department of Human Services, the Office on Aging, or other District agencies or facilities as designated by the Mayor for a specified number of years after completion of the agreed nursing education.
(d) The basic criteria for selection to the Corps shall include the following:
(1) Bona fide residency in the District for 2 years immediately prior to application to the Corps;
(2) Stated interest in nursing and public service in the field of nursing within the District;
(3) Financial need; and
(4) Admission to an accredited program of nursing study within the District.
(Oct. 9, 1987, D.C. Law 7-32, § 2, 34 DCR 5312; Apr. 30, 1988, D.C. Law 7-104, § 11, 35 DCR 147.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2601.
Legislative History of Laws
Law 7-32 was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 7-146, which was referred to the Committee on Human Services. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on June 16, 1987, and June 30, 1987, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on July 23, 1987, it was assigned Act No. 7-60 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review.
Law 7-104, "Nurses Training Corps Establishment Act of 1987," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 7-346, which was referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on Nov. 24, 1987 and DeC. 8, 1987, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on DeC. 22, 1987, it was assigned Act No. 7-124 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review.
The Department of Human Services shall be responsible for the administration of the Corps.
(Oct. 9, 1987, D.C. Law 7-32, § 3, 34 DCR 5312.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2602.
Legislative History of Laws
For legislative history of D.C. Law 7-32, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 38-1501.
Within 120 days of October 9, 1987, the Mayor shall, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, issue proposed rules to implement the provisions of this chapter. The proposed rules shall be submitted to the Council for a 45- day period of review, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, legal holidays, and days of Council recess. If the Council does not approve or disapprove the proposed rules, in whole or in part, by resolution within this 45-day review period, the proposed rules shall be deemed approved. The proposed rules shall include provisions regarding the terms of the employment contracts, including the period of service required.
(Oct. 9, 1987, D.C. Law 7-32, § 4, 34 DCR 5312.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2603.
Emergency Act Amendments
For temporary (90 day) addition of sections, see §§ 802 to 807 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14- 310, March 26, 2002, 49 DCR 3420).
For temporary (90 day) addition of sections, see §§ 809, 810 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14- 310, March 26, 2002, 49 DCR 3420).
Legislative History of Laws
For legislative history of D.C. Law 7-32, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 38-1501.
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of authority pursuant to D.C. Law 7-32, the "Nurses Training Corps Establishment Act of 1987", see Mayor's Order 89-183, August 14, 1989.
Miscellaneous Notes
Approval of Nurses' Training Corps rules: Pursuant to Resolution 8-286, the "Nurses Training Corps Establishment Act Proposed Rules Approval Resolution of 1990", effective November 2, 1990, the Council approved the proposed rules issued pursuant to the Nurses Training Corps Establishment Act of 1987.
