Number: RL33912
Title: District of Columbia School Reform Proposal: Authority of the D.C. Council To Implement
Authors: Kenneth R. Thomas, American Law Division 
Abstract: This report addresses the authority of the District of Columbia Council to implement a proposed reorganization of the District of Columbia Board of Education. Specifically, the report addresses the authority of the Council to implement the proposed District of Columbia Public Education Reform Amendment Act of 2007, a bill currently being considered by Council. The proposed Act would involve extensive revision of the D.C. Code, including parts of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act. In addition, the report considers to what extent Congress would be required to legislate to implement this reorganization.
Pages: 8
Date: March 9, 2007