District of Columbia legislation · 26th Council
District of Columbia B624: Elizabeth M. Goodman Health School Redesignation Act of 2026
Status: In committee, October 20, 2026
As introduced, Bill 26-624 would redesignate the school in Lot 0005 in Square 2820, located at 4300 13th Street, N.W., as Elizabeth M. Goodman Health School.
What the bill says
A resolution in support of renaming the building to honor Elizabeth M. Goodman, whose legacy is closely tied to the school and to the advancement of educational access for students with disabilities and other specialized needs in the District. Elizabeth M. Goodman (1913-1983) was a visionary educator and long-time District resident whose work transformed educational access for children who were homebound, hospitalized, or otherwise unable to attend traditional schools. After moving to Washington, D.C…
From the introduced text, March 3, 2026:
a resolution in support of renaming the building to honor Elizabeth M. Goodman, whose legacy is closely tied to the school and to the advancement of educational access for students with disabilities and other specialized needs in the District. Elizabeth M. Goodman (1913-1983) was a visionary educator and long-time District resident whose work transformed educational access for children who were homebound, hospitalized, or otherwise unable to attend traditional schools. After moving to Washington, D.C. in the 1930s, she identified the urgent need to provide instruction to students who were being left behind due to illness or disability. Her advocacy led to the creation of the Visiting Instruction Corps in 1939, a pioneering program that brought teachers directly to hospitalized and homebound students so they could continue their education. Ms. Goodman was appointed Supervisor of the program upon its creation and led its expansion for decades. In 1952, Ms. Goodman became Principal of the Health School, where she worked to strengthen and expand programs designed to meet the needs of students requiring specialized care and services. Recognizing that existing facilities were not sufficient to serve all children in need, she worked with families, educators, and advocates to push for the development of a larger, purposebuilt school. Her leadership and persistence were instrumental in securing approval for and advancing construction of the …
Sponsors
- Lewis George, Janeese (D) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Committee Markup
- : First Reading, CC
- : Public Hearing
- : Referred to Committee on Committee of the Whole
- : Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0624 Published in the DC Register
- : Introduced in Office of the Secretary
Votes
- First Reading, CC (October 20, 2026): 13 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Permanent Bill, Committee of the Whole
Common questions
- What is B624?
- B624 is a bill in the District of Columbia Legislature (26th Council): Elizabeth M. Goodman Health School Redesignation Act of 2026.
- What does B624 do?
- In its own words: A resolution in support of renaming the building to honor Elizabeth M. Goodman, whose legacy is closely tied to the school and to the advancement of educational access for students with disabilities and other specialized needs in the District. Elizabeth M. Goodman (1913-1983) was a visionary educator and long-time District resident whose work transformed educational access for children who were homebound, hospitalized, or otherwise unable to attend traditional schools. After moving to Washington, D.C…
- What is the status of B624?
- In committee as of October 20, 2026. Latest action: Committee Markup (October 20, 2026).
- Who sponsored B624?
- Lewis George, Janeese (D).
- Where is the official record for B624?
- On the District of Columbia Legislature website: https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0624
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