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Independent Schools

Published by Office of the Chief Technology Officer | District of Columbia | Metadata Last Checked: January 27, 2026 | Last Modified: 2024-04-19T00:00:00.000Z
The dataset contains locations and attributes of Independent Schools, which includes private schools in the District of Columbia. OSSE is responsible for overseeing them in compliance with DC Code § 38–205, by collecting enrollment data for all students of compulsory age. The dataset also contains all of the schools which received a Certificate of Approval from OSSE for placement of students with disabilities. Under the Placement of Students with Disabilities in Nonpublic Special Education Schools Act (D.C. Law 16-269; D.C. Official Code §38-2561.01 et seq.), OSSE is responsible for issuing COAs to nonpublic special education schools and programs and to maintain oversight of these programs.

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