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B 26-0349 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Special Education for Young Adults in the Custody of the Department of Corrections Second Temporary Amendment Act of 2025

This bill temporarily requires the District of Columbia Department of Corrections to provide special education services (under IDEA and DC law) to young adults with disabilities aged 18-21 who are held in its secure facilities during the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years. It amends two existing laws to add this obligation as a new duty for the Corrections Department during these specific school terms. The requirement expires 225 days after the bill takes effect, making it a short-term measure.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates special education services in corrections facilities, directly supporting rehabilitation programs to reduce recidivism among young adults in custody.92% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates special education services for incarcerated young adults with disabilities, expanding educational access under IDEA and DC law during specified school years.90% confidence
Sub-Topics: Special Education
Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2025
Committee Review
Council Passage
Oct 2025
Signed into Law
Feb 2026
Introduced Sep 16, 2025 Signed Feb 27, 2026
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What changed between versions

Engrossment → Enrollment · 1 edit
MINOR
The bill transitioned from an 'Engrossed' version to an 'Enrolled' version, indicating it has been finalized and approved by the Council of the District of Columbia. The substantive policy content remains identical between both versions, with no changes to the bill's provisions regarding special education services for young adults in Department of Corrections custody.
TECHNICAL

The document format changed from 'ENGROSSED ORIGINAL' to 'ENROLLED ORIGINAL', indicating the bill has completed the legislative process and is now in its final form ready for signature.

Floor votes · Council Oct 7, 2025

How they voted

13–0
Passed
Total votes 13
Oct 7, 2025
D Democratic11
11 Yea
100% Yea
I Independent2
2 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
12
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Oct 7, 2025
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (13-0)
council
Sep 16, 2025
Introduced
B26-0349 Introduced by Councilmember Pinto at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Brooke Pinto
Brooke Pinto
DDemocratic
DC
Ward 2