Student Identification Card Act of 2025

The Student Identification Card Act of 2025 requires all District of Columbia public middle and high school students to receive a government-issued identification card by January 5, 2026. The card must display the student’s name, school name, school year, and a photo - addressing the current lack of a standardized ID for students who cannot reliably obtain identification through the Department of Motor Vehicles. This legislation directly affects every public middle and high school student in DC, providing them with a consistent form of identification for use inside and outside school. The bill mandates local education agencies to issue these cards, aligning DC schools with most U.S. public school districts.