The "Let Students Attend Kindergarten Emergency Amendment Act of 2025" and its accompanying temporary amendment act have been proposed to address urgent issues regarding kindergarten enrollment policies in the District of Columbia. The resolution highlights the abrupt changes made by the D.C. Public Schools (DCPS) regarding enrollment requirements, which have not only caused confusion among families but have also led to reports of educational neglect for children attending private or parochial pre-kindergarten programs. The resolution seeks to ensure that children who turn five after their state's kindergarten cutoff but before September 30 can still enroll in kindergarten upon moving to D.C., and that those already in pre-kindergarten programs are not penalized or forced to withdraw.

The resolution emphasizes the need for immediate legislative action to amend compulsory school enrollment requirements to prevent children from being classified as truant or victims of educational neglect. It calls for a two-year delay in implementing changes to kindergarten enrollment policies and a one-year delay for boundary assignment changes, allowing families and educational institutions adequate time to adjust. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes the emergency nature of these circumstances and aims to adopt the proposed legislation swiftly to protect the rights of students and ensure they have access to appropriate educational opportunities.