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 that define "creditable service" and establish that participation in the SYEP will be credited toward the required vesting periods in the District retirement program, starting from fiscal year 1980. Additionally, it provides definitions for terms related to the program, such as "date of enrollment" and "out-of-school."

Furthermore, the bill makes a conforming amendment to the District of Columbia Government Comprehensive Merit Personnel Act of 1978, specifying that for participants who meet the requirements of the SYEP, creditable service will be calculated from the date of enrollment. This legislative change is intended to enhance the benefits of the SYEP and encourage youth participation by recognizing their contributions toward future retirement benefits.