The Special Education for Young Adults in the Custody of the Department of Corrections Second 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. 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 redesignating and modifying paragraphs within the Department of Corrections Act and the Corrections Oversight Improvement Omnibus Amendment Act of 2022. Notably, new paragraphs are added to both acts to explicitly outline the requirement for providing FAPE to eligible individuals in custody, thereby enhancing educational opportunities for this population. The act is set to take effect upon approval by the Mayor and will remain in effect for a maximum of 90 days as an emergency measure.