The Youth Financial Literacy Pilot Amendment Act of 2025 aims to amend the State Education Office Establishment Act of 2000 by introducing a new grant program that provides eligible students in participating schools with a $50 weekly direct cash stipend for 40 weeks. This program will be administered by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) starting in the 2026-2027 school year and will continue for three subsequent school years. The bill outlines the responsibilities of OSSE and a contracted organization to assess the program's effectiveness on student wellbeing, attendance, and financial literacy, as well as to select participating schools based on established criteria.

The bill defines key terms such as "direct cash stipend," "participating school," and "eligible student," ensuring clarity in the implementation of the program. The contracted organization will be responsible for disbursing the stipend, enrolling students, and evaluating the program's efficacy, with annual progress reports required to be submitted to both OSSE and the Council of the District of Columbia. This initiative is designed to support at-risk students in public and public charter high schools, aiming to enhance their financial capability and academic achievement.