The Special Education for Young Adults in the Custody of the Department of Corrections Temporary Amendment Act of 2025 aims to amend existing laws to designate the Department of Corrections as the agency responsible for providing a free appropriate public education (FAPE) to individuals with disabilities who are in its custody and detained in secure facilities. Specifically, the bill introduces a new requirement for the Department to offer FAPE during the school year 2024-2025 to individuals aged 18 and older, extending their eligibility under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and District law.

The bill includes amendments to both the Act to create a Department of Corrections and the Corrections Oversight Improvement Omnibus Amendment Act of 2022. Key changes involve the addition of a new paragraph that outlines the Department's obligation to provide educational services to eligible individuals, while also making minor adjustments to existing paragraph structures. The act is set to take effect following the Mayor's approval and a 60-day congressional review period, with a provision for expiration after 225 days.