The resolution declares an emergency regarding the need to amend the Day Care Policy Act of 1979 to update the minimum salaries for assistant and lead teachers in child development facilities. This amendment is necessary for these educators to participate in the Early Childhood Pay Equity Program starting in January 2025. The resolution cites the expiration of previous emergency and temporary acts related to this issue, which necessitates immediate legislative action to prevent a gap in the law.

The Council of the District of Columbia adopted the Early Childhood Educator Pay Scales Emergency Amendment Act in October 2024, which is set to expire on January 29, 2025. The pending temporary act is currently under congressional review, and this resolution aims to ensure continuity in the law by allowing the emergency amendment to be enacted after a single reading. The resolution is effective immediately upon adoption.