The Board of Trustees Training Amendment Act of 2025 amends the District of Columbia School Reform Act of 1995 to mandate that members of a public charter school's Board of Trustees complete training programs focused on best practices for school board governance. Specifically, the bill adds a new subsection (f) to Section 2205, requiring the Board of Trustees to complete governance training, and introduces a new subsection (k) to Section 2214, which outlines the requirements for this training. Starting in the 2026-2027 school year, the Board will offer this training at no cost to the charter schools or their trustees, with annual completion required for existing members and initial training required for newly appointed or elected members within 90 days.

The training will cover essential topics such as the State and Authorizer Academic Accountability System, leadership management and evaluation, fiscal management, governance responsibilities, and updates to relevant laws and regulations. The training can be delivered through various accessible modalities as determined by the Board. The act will take effect once its fiscal impact is included in an approved budget and financial plan, and it will be subject to the standard legislative approval process, including a 30-day congressional review period.