Pursuant to § 1-204.04(b) , the Council establishes a Department of Education, subordinate to the Mayor. The department shall be headed by a Deputy Mayor for Education, who shall be appointed pursuant to § 1-523.01(a) . The Department of Education shall: Have oversight of the: State Superintendent of Education Office; Office of Public Education Facilities Modernization; and Repealed. Development of a comprehensive, District-wide data system that integrates and tracks data across education, justice, and human service agencies. Be responsible for the planning, coordination, and supervision of all public education and education-related activities under its jurisdiction, including development and support of programs to improve the delivery of educational services and opportunities, from early childhood to the post-secondary education level, including the District of Columbia Public Schools, public charter schools, and the University of the District of Columbia; provided, that nothing in this chapter shall be interpreted to grant to the Mayor any authority over the University of the District of Columbia that is currently vested in the Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia; Promote, coordinate, and oversee collaborative efforts among District government agencies to support education and child development as it relates to education, including coordinating the integration of programs and resources; Coordinate programs, policies, and objectives of the Mayor with the Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia; Promote, coordinate, and oversee the enhancement and quality of workforce preparation programs within the State Superintendent of Education Office; Promote, coordinate, and oversee the enhancement and quality of adult literacy and adult education programs within the State Superintendent of Education Office; Submit to the Mayor, Chancellor, State Board of Education, and the Council the reports required by § 38-353(14) and (15); Coordinate the development of the Master Facilities Plan; and Provide administrative and technical support for the Common Lottery Board. By December 31, 2009, the Deputy Mayor for Education shall submit to the to the Council for approval, by resolution, and to the State Board of Education for review, a plan describing the framework that it shall use to develop a statewide, strategic education and youth development plan (“EYD plan”). By September 30, 2010, the Deputy Mayor for Education shall submit to the Council for approval, by resolution, and to the State Board of Education for review, the EYD plan, which shall include: A clearly articulated vision statement for children and youth from zero to 24 years of age; Stated goals and operational priorities; An assessment of needs, including a showing that the comprehensive strategy to address the stated needs is based on research and data; A timeline and benchmarks for planning and implementation; An operational framework that provides for shared accountability, broad-based civic community involvement, and coordination: With District, school, and other community efforts; With key stakeholders throughout the community, including those in top public and civic leadership; Of the education sector with housing, health, and welfare; With economic development policies and plans; and Of multiple funding streams to ensure sustainability of the EYD plan; An explication of the location and planning, including intended use and design, for the District’s educational facilities and campuses; and Recommendations for policy and legislative changes, if needed, to increase the effectiveness of the EYD plan. The Mayor shall review and update the EYD plan every 3 years and submit the plan to the Council for approval, by resolution, and to the State Board of Education for review.
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