The "Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program Creditable Service Benefit Amendment Act of 2025" aims to amend the Youth Employment Act of 1979 to allow participation in the Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) to count as creditable service for retirement purposes for participants who later become District government employees. The bill introduces new sections 2d and 2e to define "creditable service" and establish relevant definitions, including "date of enrollment" and "out-of-school," which aligns with existing federal definitions.

Additionally, the bill amends the District of Columbia Government Comprehensive Merit Personnel Act of 1978 by adding a new subparagraph that specifies how creditable service for SYEP participants will be calculated, starting from their date of enrollment. This legislative change is intended to enhance the benefits of the SYEP, encouraging youth participation and supporting their future employment within the District government.