D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, r. 5-E404

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 5-E404 - DEFINITIONS

404.1

When used in this Chapter, the following terms and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed.

Parent - a natural or adoptive parent, a guardian (but not if the child is a ward of the District), a person acting in the place of a parent (such as a grandparent or stepparent with whom the child lives, or a person who is legally responsible for the child's welfare), or a surrogate parent who has been appointed in accordance with 34 C.F.R. 300.515.

A foster parent may act as a parent if

(a) The natural parent's authority to make educational decisions on the child's behalf has been extinguished under applicable law; and

(b) The foster parent has an ongoing, long-term parental relationship with the child, is willing to make educational decisions for the child, and has no interest that conflicts with the interests of the child.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, r. 5-E404

Final Rulemaking published at 50 DCR 6166, 6168 (August 1, 2003)