The Special Education for Young Adults in the Custody of the Department of Corrections Temporary Amendment Act of 2025 amends 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. This provision specifically applies to individuals aged 18 and older during the school year 2024-2025, ensuring they receive educational services in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and District law.

The bill includes several amendments to existing legal language, such as redesignating paragraphs and modifying punctuation for clarity. Notably, it adds a new paragraph to both the Department of Corrections Act and the Corrections Oversight Improvement Omnibus Amendment Act, which explicitly states the requirement for the Department to provide FAPE to eligible individuals. The act is set to take effect following approval by the Mayor and a congressional review period, and it will expire 225 days after its enactment.