The Special Education for Young Adults in the Custody of the Department of Corrections Emergency 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. Specifically, the bill mandates that during the school year 2024-2025, the Department must ensure that these individuals, aged 18 and older, receive educational services in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and relevant District laws.

The bill includes several amendments to existing legal language, such as redesignating and modifying paragraphs within the Department of Corrections Act and the Corrections Oversight Improvement Omnibus Amendment Act of 2022. Notably, it adds a new paragraph that explicitly outlines the requirement for the Department to provide FAPE to eligible individuals in custody. The act is set to take effect following approval by the Mayor and will remain in effect for a maximum of 90 days as an emergency measure.