Section 38-952.01 - DefinitionsFor the purposes of this chapter, the term:
(1) "Dating partner" means any person who is involved in a relationship with another person that is primarily characterized by social interaction of a sexual, romantic, or intimate nature, whether casual, serious, or long-term.(2) "Dating violence" means abusive or coercive behavior where a dating partner uses threats of, or actually uses, physical, emotional, economic, technological, or sexual abuse to exert power or control over a current or former dating partner.(3) "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 12.(4) "Sexual assault" means any of the following offenses: §§ 22-3002 (first degree sexual abuse); 22-3003 (second degree sexual abuse); 22-3004 (third degree sexual abuse); 22-3005 (fourth degree sexual abuse); 22-3006 (misdemeanor sexual abuse); or 22-3018(attempts to commit sexual offenses).(5) "Sexual harassment" means any unwelcome or uninvited sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, sexually motivated physical conduct, stalking, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that can be reasonably predicted to: (A) Place the victim in reasonable fear of physical harm to his or her person;(B) Cause a substantial detrimental effect to the victim's physical or mental health;(C) Substantially interfere with the victim's academic performance or attendance at school; or(D) Substantially interfere with the victim's ability to participate in, or benefit from, the services, activities, or privileges provided by a school.Apr. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 22-294, § 301, 66 DCR 1707.