Special Education for Young Adults in the Custody of the Department of Corrections Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2024
This emergency bill directs the District of Columbia Department of Corrections to provide free public education to young adults with disabilities who are detained in its secure facilities. The law specifically requires the agency to offer educational services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to individuals aged 18 and older until they are no longer eligible for such support. These provisions apply only to the 2023-2024 school year, after which the mandate expires unless extended. The legislation amends existing statutes to formally include this educational requirement within the department's legal responsibilities.
Bill status
signed
all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2024
Committee Review
Council Passage
Jun 2024
Signed into Law
Jul 2024
Introduced Jun 24, 2024
Signed Jul 15, 2024
Floor votes · Council Jun 25, 2024
How they voted
12–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 13
Jun 25, 2024
D
Democratic11
90% Yea
I
Independent2
100% Yea
Vote distribution
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All Nay
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Total actions
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Committee
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Jun 25, 2024
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (12-0-1)
council
Jun 24, 2024
Introduced
B25-0871 Introduced by Councilmember Pinto at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brooke Pinto
DDemocratic
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