The Special Education for Young Adults in the Custody of the Department of Corrections Emergency 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 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 makes several amendments to existing legal language, including the addition of a new paragraph (12) in the Department of Corrections Act and a new paragraph (14) in the Corrections Oversight Improvement Omnibus Amendment Act of 2022, both of which outline the obligation to provide FAPE to eligible individuals. Additionally, the bill includes technical amendments to existing paragraphs to ensure proper formatting and clarity. 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.