The Education Continuity for Students in the Care of D.C. Amendment Act of 2025 seeks to improve educational stability for students in the District's care by amending existing laws. Key provisions include the establishment of a uniform course catalog by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) and the requirement for local education agencies (LEAs) to implement flexible graduation waivers and conduct uniform transcript evaluations. The bill mandates that students in care be enrolled in appropriate educational placements within two days of release or transfer and outlines the responsibilities of transition teams to facilitate smooth transitions. It also introduces new definitions and requirements for educational placements, including the designation of points-of-contact within LEAs to ensure timely access to student records and necessary educational services.

Starting in the 2026-2027 school year, each LEA must adopt a uniform procedure for evaluating transcripts of students transferring from other institutions, ensuring transparency and honoring credits from outside the District. The bill requires LEAs to accept partial credits, provide opportunities for course completion, and develop an appeal process for transcript evaluations. Additionally, it mandates OSSE to monitor educational programs and enforce corrective actions as needed. The legislation also amends reporting requirements for the Students in the Care of D.C. Coordinating Committee to include annual reports on the implementation and impact of the Act.