 |
D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
 |
Title 1. MAYOR AND EXECUTIVE AGENCIES |
|
Chapter 1-24. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA POVERTY LAWYER LOAN ASSISTANCE REPAYMENT PROGRAM |
Section 1-2401. SCOPE
-
2401.1The purpose of this chapter is to establish requirements and procedures for the District of Columbia Poverty Lawyer Loan Assistance Repayment Program (Program).
2401.2The Program provides educational loan repayment assistance to eligible lawyers who maintain eligible employment in areas of legal practice that serve low income and underserved District residents. Loans shall be made to Program participants for the purpose of repaying eligible debt from reasonable educational expenses associated with obtaining a law degree. These loans shall be forgiven when participants satisfy required service obligations.
2401.3The Attorney General shall be responsible for implementing the Program in accordance with this chapter and the District of Columbia Poverty Lawyer Loan Assistance Repayment Program Emergency Act of 2006, effective October 25, 2006, D.C. Act 16-512, 53 DCR 9086 (Act), and any substantially identical successor legislation.
2401.4Loan repayment assistance provided pursuant to the Program is subject to the availability of funds specifically appropriated for this purpose. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as creating an entitlement to this assistance or to acceptance as a Program participant.