The Schools First Amendment Act of 2025 aims to modify the budgeting process for individual schools within the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) by incorporating average position cost as a new factor in budget calculations. Specifically, the bill introduces a definition for "average position cost for educators," which encompasses the total cost, including salary, associated with school-based educators. This new measure will be used to determine each school's annual budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

Additionally, the bill amends existing provisions related to budget calculations by increasing the budget amount based on the projected rise in average position costs for members of the Washington Teacher Union. It also involves a reorganization of the existing paragraphs in the law to accommodate these changes. The act will take effect after receiving approval from the Mayor and undergoing a 30-day congressional review period.