Education (Career & Technical Education)

The Work-based Learning Amendment Act of 2025 amends DC's education law to require the Deputy Mayor for Education to develop a plan making work-based learning (such as internships or job training) a graduation requirement for all DC public high school students by 2035. Within 12 months of the bill's effective date, the Deputy Mayor must submit a report evaluating current work-based learning definitions, proposing financial incentives for employers, and outlining challenges in coordinating these opportunities across the city. This bill directly affects DC public high school students and employers participating in work-based learning programs. It establishes a clear timeline (2035) and specific requirements for integrating work-based learning into graduation standards, without creating new funding or immediate mandates.