B 26-0735 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Special Education for Young Adults in the Custody of the Department of Corrections Temporary Amendment Act of 2026

This bill temporarily requires the District of Columbia Department of Corrections to provide free public education to young adults with disabilities who are in its custody. Specifically, it mandates that individuals aged 18 through the end of their eligibility for special education services receive instruction under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act during the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years. The legislation achieves this by adding new language to existing correctional codes, ensuring that secure facilities offer appropriate educational opportunities to this specific population. The provision is set to expire 225 days after the bill takes effect, making it a short-term measure rather than a permanent change.
Bill status introduced 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2026
Committee Review
Council Passage
Jul 2026
Governor
Introduced Jul 9, 2026 Last action Jul 17, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduction → Engrossment · 2 edits
MINOR
The bill moved from Introduction to Engrossment with only formatting and layout changes. The header was restructured to the standard engrossed format (removing the sponsor name, adding the bill number, and repositioning the title), page headers were added, and line spacing was adjusted. No substantive policy language was altered.
TECHNICAL

Header reformatted from introduction style (showing Councilmember Brooke Pinto as sponsor) to standard engrossed format with bill number 26-735 and repositioned title block.

Page headers ('ENGROSSED ORIGINAL' and page numbers) were added throughout the document.

Floor votes · Council Jul 14, 2026

How they voted

13–0
Passed
Total votes 13
Jul 14, 2026
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
5
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Jul 14, 2026
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (13-0)
council
Jul 9, 2026
Introduced
B26-0735 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