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  Testimony: COW Roundtable on Attendance, Chronic Absenteeism and Truancy

  Children’s Law Center Policy Attorney Danielle Robinette testified before the DC Council’s Committee of the Whole at a roundtable on school attendance, chronic absenteeism and…

  November 30, 2022

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  Testimony: Proactive Inspection Program Act of 2022

  Children’s Law Center Senior Supervising Attorney Kathy Zeisel testified before the DC Council’s Committee of the Whole to share our support for the Proactive Inspection Program…

  November 3, 2022

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  Testimony: Educator Background Check Streamlining Amendment Act of 2022

  Advocating for the safety and well-being of DC children is Children’s Law Center’s top priority. That’s why Children’s Law Center Supervising Policy Attorney Tami Weerasingha-Cote…

  November 2, 2022

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  Testimony: The Rapid Rehousing Reform Amendment Act of 2022 and The Migrant Services and Supports Act of 2022

  Children’s Law Center Senior Supervising Attorney Kathy Zeisel testified before the DC Council’s Committee on Human Services to share our support of the Council’s work to…

  October 20, 2022

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  Comment: Chapter 25 Home and Hospital Instruction

  Children’s Law Center attorneys often work with students with health conditions that keep them out of school for a prolonged period or for recurring and…

  October 11, 2022

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  Testimony:  The Report of the Lead Service Line Planning Task Force on Achieving Full Lead Water Service Line Replacements in the District by 2030, and the Council Contractor’s Assessment of DC Water’s Lead Service Line Replacement Plan 

  Children’s Law Center Policy Attorney Christina M. Simpson testified before the DC Council’s Committee on Transportation and the Environment regarding the Lead Service Line Planning…

  September 27, 2022

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  Testimony: Preserving Our Kids' Equity Through Trusts Amendment Act of 2022 and Fostering Stable Housing Opportunities Amendment Act of 2022

  Each year, Children’s Law Center represents approximately half of all DC children in foster care, and we appreciate that the DC Council’s Committee on Human…

  September 22, 2022

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  Testimony: Implementation of Law 23-269, the Department of Buildings Establishment Act of 2020

  Children’s Law Center Policy Attorney Christina M. Simpson testified before the DC Council’s Committee of the Whole regarding the implementation of the Department of Buildings…

  September 20, 2022

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  Testimony: Amendments to the Compulsory Education and School Attendance Regulations

  Children’s Law Center Policy Attorney Leah Castelaz testified before the DC State Board of Education (on behalf of Attorney Danielle Robinette) regarding a proposed emergency…

  July 20, 2022

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  Testimony: Ombudsperson for Children Shalonda L. Cawthon Appointment Resolution of 2022

  Children’s Law Center Executive Director Judith Sandalow testified before the DC Council’s Committee of the Whole Roundtable on the Ombudsperson for Children Shalonda L. Cawthon…

  June 30, 2022