§ 7–791.03. Eligibility requirements for participating schools and training programs.

(a) A school or training program applying to participate in the Program shall be licensed to operate and in good standing in the District or another state.

(b) Eligible schools and training programs shall be competitively reviewed and selected by the Mayor for participation in the Program based on:

(1) The number of years the school or training program has successfully provided education or training in the healthcare sector and in high-need healthcare careers;

(2) The quality of the education or training provided by the school or training program;

(3) The school or training program's commitment to train individuals for high-need healthcare careers; and

(4) Such other relevant factors as the Mayor may establish by rule.

(c) Preferential consideration for participation in the Program shall be given to eligible schools and training programs located in the District.

(d) Each school or training program selected to participate in the Program shall enter into a contract with the District agreeing to:

(1) Educate or train Program participants;

(2) Assist Program participants in the required examinations;

(3) Pay the examination fees necessary for the Program participant's licensure, registration, or certification in a high-need healthcare career;

(4) Assist Program participants in submitting applications for their licensure, registration, or certification in a high-need healthcare career; and

(5) Submit such reports and information regarding the school or training program's Program participation as may be required by the Mayor.

(e) The contract required by subsection (d) of this section may provide the District with specific remedies for a school or training program's breach of the contract, and the District shall have the general right to enforce the contract in law or equity.