01. Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) 'Assist' does not include the routine transmission of administrative and personnel files; provided, that the requirements of reporting conduct are followed in accordance with § 4-1321.02. (2) 'Child development facility' shall have the same meaning as provided in § 7-2031(3). (3) 'Covered employee' means an employee of the District government or an employee, contractor, or agent of a school or child development facility. (4) 'Minor' means an individual who has not yet attained 18 years of age. (5) 'School' means a public, public charter, independent, private, or parochial school organized or authorized to operate under the laws of the District that offers instruction at any level or grade from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. (6) 'Sexual abuse' shall have the same meaning as provided in § 22-3020.51(4). (7) 'Sexual misconduct' means verbal, nonverbal, written or electronic communication, or any other act directed toward or with a minor or student that is designed to establish a sexual relationship with a minor or student, including: (A) A sexual invitation; (B) Dating or soliciting a date; (C) Engaging rected toward or with a minor or student that is designed to establish a sexual relationship with a minor or student, including: (A) A sexual invitation; (B) Dating or soliciting a date; (C) Engaging in sexual dialogue; (D) Making sexually suggestive comments; (E) Describing sexual encounters; or (F) Physical exposure of a sexual or erotic nature. (Apr. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 22-294, § 201, 66 DCR 1707.)
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