Section 5-A3505. PRE-K ENHANCEMENT AND EXPANSION GRANT

 

3505.1 This section applies to allocation of pre-K enhancement and expansion funding through a competitive grant process.

 

3505.2For each competitive grant cycle, OSSE shall make available a request for funding application (RFA).

 

3505.3To be eligible to apply for a grant, an applicant shall:

 

(a) Be a CBO;

 

(b) Provide all assurances required in the RFA, and

 

(c) Meet any other requirements set forth in the RFA.

 

3505.4 The maximum funding available for a pre-K grant for each competitive grant cycle shall be specified in the RFA.

 

3505.5 A pre-K grant shall be used only to assist eligible pre-K programs in maintaining the high quality standards and program requirements.

 

3505.6Grants awarded through the pre-K funding shall supplement, not supplant, any federal, local, or other funds received by a CBO providing education programs for pre-K age children in the District.

 

3505.7OSSE reserves the authority to define the terms of pre-K grants in the RFA for each pre-K grant competition.

 

 

authority

Sections 102, 106 and 501 of the Pre-K Enhancement and Expansion Amendment Act of 2008, effective July 18, 2008 (D.C. Law 17-202; D.C. Official Code §§ 38-271.02, 38-271.06, and 38-275.01 (2012 Repl. & 2015 Supp.)) (“Pre-k Act”), and Mayor’s Order 2009-44, dated March 27, 2009.

source

Final Rulemaking at 63 DCR 1251 (February 5, 2016).