District of ColumbiaWard 8 school would be named Malcolm X Elementary School
The school at Mississippi Avenue SE and 15th Street SE would officially receive the Malcolm X name after local approval and a 30-day congressional review.
What it does
The Council would name the Ward 8 school Malcolm X Elementary School after mayoral approval or a Council vote to overturn a veto, plus a 30-day congressional review.
Argument forAn official designation could help families, staff, and city agencies use the same school name in records and communications.
Argument againstIf the designated name differs from the one now used, school staff might need to update signs, records, and family notices.
More detail
The Council would officially name the school Malcolm X Elementary School. This applies to the Ward 8 school at Mississippi Avenue SE and 15th Street SE, on Lot 23 in Square 5916. The Mayor would need to approve the measure, or the Council would need to vote to overturn the Mayor's rejection. The designation would take effect after local approval and the 30-day congressional review period.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 20First Reading, CCLatest
- Vote recorded First Reading, CC. Result: pass.Legislature
- Oct 20Committee Mark-up of B26-0698 by the Committee of the Whole
- Sep 24Public Hearing on B26-0698 View Public Hearing Record
- Sep 4Notice of Public Hearing Published in the District of Columbia Register
- Sep 1Notice of Public Hearing filed in the Office of Secretary by Committee of the WholeMinor
- Jun 5Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0698 Published in the District of Columbia Register
- Jun 2Referred to Committee of the WholeMinor
- May 28B26-0698 Introduced by Councilmember T. White at Office of the SecretaryIntroduced
- Oct 20First Reading, CCLatest
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