The Early Childhood Educator Pay Scales Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 amends the Day Care Policy Act of 1979 to establish updated minimum salary requirements for assistant and lead teachers in child development facilities, effective January 2025. The bill specifies new minimum salary levels based on credentialing and educational qualifications, with assistant teachers earning between $43,865 and $54,262 per year, and lead teachers earning between $51,006 and $75,103 per year, depending on their credentials. Additionally, the Department is tasked with providing guidance to help facilities align these salary requirements with established qualifications.

Key amendments include the clarification of terms related to child development credentials and the introduction of new salary tables for both assistant and lead teachers. The bill also modifies existing language to ensure consistency in definitions and requirements. The act is set to take effect upon approval by the Mayor and will remain in effect for a maximum of 90 days, as per the emergency provisions of the Council of the District of Columbia.