08. Lactation Certification Preparatory Program. (a) Beginning October 1, 2019, there is established a Lactation Certification Preparatory Program ('LCPP'), which shall be administered by DOH in coordination with an institution of higher education, as that term is defined in § 38-2402.01(3), and an existing provider of a lactation consultant preparatory course. (b) LCPP shall offer the following types of services: (1) Instruction in the standards and procedures necessary to become an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant; (2) Assistance with obtaining any required clinical experience in lactation consulting; and (3) Mentorship from International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants to assist in preparation for the International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant exam and a career in lactation consulting. (c) DOH shall offer a subsidy to individuals participating in the LCPP to offset the cost of participation. (Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-179, § 108, 65 DCR 9569.) Applicability Section 5142(c) of D.C. Law 23-16 amended section 301(a) of D.C. Law 23-16 removing the applicability provision impacting this section.
. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-179, § 108, 65 DCR 9569.) Applicability Section 5142(c) of D.C. Law 23-16 amended section 301(a) of D.C. Law 23-16 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore, the creation of this section by section 108 of Law 22-179 has been implemented. Applicability of D.C. Law 22-179: § 301 of D.C. Law 22-179 provided that the creation of this section by § 108 of D.C. Law 22-179 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.District of Columbia Legal Code