Section 5-E2207. CLASS FEES

 

2207.1The assessment of a class fee to cover expenses in connection with graduation exercises shall be permitted subject to the requirements and restrictions set forth in this section.

 

2207.2The maximum amount of the class fee shall be uniformly established by the Superintendent of Schools.

 

2207.3The appropriate Assistant Superintendent shall be authorized to exempt a student from the payment of the class fee in instances of hardship.

 

2207.4The expense of caps and gowns, yearbook subscriptions, proms, class gifts, and other activities that may be associated with graduation shall not be included in the class fee.

 

2207.5Activities such as those listed in § 2207.4, if offered, shall be made available to students on an individual basis at the option of each student.

 

2207.6The decisions whether to wear cap and gown, and whether to utilize rental facilities for graduation exercises, shall involve school staff, students, and parents or guardians.

 

2207.7No student shall be required to wear a cap and gown in order to participate in graduation exercises.

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 24 DCR 1005, 1027 (July 29, 1977); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 36 DCR 180, 184 (January 6, 1989); and by Final Rulemaking published at 54 DCR 4392(May 11, 2007).