Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Oversight Hearing on the following Matter: DC Public Schools Budgeting Practices This hearing is limited to invited witnesses and agency representatives. Those who wish to submit testimony for the record may do so by using the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings or by leaving a […]

The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation: B25-342, “Public Charter School Board Term Clarification Amendment Act of 2023” PR25-300, “Public Charter School Board Carisa Stanley Beatty Confirmation Resolution of 2023” Those who wish to testify must register using the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings by 5:00 p.m. […]

The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation: Bill 25-540, the “School Improvement Amendment Act of 2023” Those who wish to testify must register using the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 16, 2023. Testimony is limited to four minutes. Witnesses who anticipate […]

The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation: Bill 25-200, the “Educator Retention for Student Success Act of 2023” Bill 25-499, the “Student Loan Repayment Assistance for Educators Act of 2023” Those who wish to testify must register using the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings by 5:00 p.m. […]

The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation: Bill 25-350, the “MacArthur High School Designation Act of 2023” Bill 25-473, the “School Facilities Sponsorship and Naming Amendment Act of 2023” Bill 25-539, the “Shirley Chisholm Elementary School Redesignation Act of 2023” Those who wish to testify must register using […]

The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Matter: Teacher and Principal Retention in the District (Public Witnesses) Those who wish to testify must register at http://www.ChairmanMendelson.com/testify by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 24, 2023. Testimony is limited to three minutes; less time will be allowed if there are a […]

The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Matter: Teacher and Principal Retention in the District (Govnmt & Expert Witnesses) This hearing is limited to invited witnesses and agency representatives. Those who wish to submit testimony for the record may do so by using the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings […]

The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation: Bill 25-35, Universal School Meals Amendment Act of 2023, Bill 25-317, Extended Students’ Right to Home and Hospital Instruction Amendment Act of 2023 Bill 25-436, Institution of Higher Education Sexual Misconduct Reporting and Resource Accessibility Act of 2023 Bill 25-501, Universal […]

The Committee on Health & the Committee of the Whole will hold a Joint Hearing on the following Legislation: B25-287 - Counseling Compact Approval Act of 2023 B25-286 - Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact Approval Act of 2023 Witnesses will be appearing virtually using the Zoom platform. Public witnesses will have 5 minutes to speak if […]

The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation: Bill 25-480, the “Addressing Legacies of Housing Segregation in Chevy Chase Amendment Act of 2023” Bill 25-481, the “Addressing Legacies of Housing Segregation in Rock Creek West Amendment Act of 2023” Bill 25-482, the “Releasing Restrictive Covenants in Deeds Act of […]

The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Matter: Chronic Absenteeism and Truancy Those who wish to testify must register at http://www.ChairmanMendelson.com/testify by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 8, 2023. Testimony is limited to four minutes; less time will be allowed if there are many witnesses. Witnesses who anticipate needing […]

The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation: Bill 25-196, the “Ronald ‘Ron’ Austin Memorial Park Designation Act of 2023” Bill 25-346, the “Lee Elder Way Designation Act of 2023” Bill 25-349, the “Jesse Mitchell Way Designation Act of 2023” Bill 25-415, the “Robert L. Yeldell Way Designation Act […]

*This hearing was originally convened on December 12, 2023* The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Matter: Chronic Absenteeism and Truancy Those who wish to testify must register at http://www.ChairmanMendelson.com/testify by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 8, 2023. Testimony is limited to four minutes; less time will be allowed […]