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 that child development facilities receiving funds from the Early Childhood Educator Pay Equity Fund must adhere to these new salary scales, which are detailed in two tables. For assistant teachers, the minimum salary ranges from $43,865 to $54,262 depending on their credentials, while lead teachers' salaries range from $51,006 to $75,103 based on their qualifications.

Key amendments include changes to the definitions of credential levels and the addition of new subsections outlining the minimum salary requirements for 2025. Notably, the term "an expanded child development home" is replaced with "a child development home or an expanded child development home," and the qualifications for lead teachers are clarified to include specific educational requirements. The Department is also tasked with providing guidance to help facilities align their salary structures with these new regulations. The act is set to take effect upon approval by the Mayor and will remain in effect for up to 90 days.