The Special Education for Young Adults in the Custody of the Department of Corrections Second 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 years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, 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 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 requirement for providing FAPE to eligible individuals. Additionally, the bill makes minor grammatical adjustments, such as replacing periods with semicolons and redesignating paragraphs for clarity. The act will take effect upon approval by the Mayor and will expire after 225 days.