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 undergo 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 mandated for newly elected or appointed members within 90 days of their appointment.

The training will cover essential topics such as academic accountability systems, leadership management, fiscal management, governance responsibilities, and updates on 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 a 30-day congressional review period following approval by the Mayor or a Council override of a potential veto.