The Promoting Parental Engagement at DYRS Amendment Act of 2026 aims to enhance communication between the Department of Youth Rehabilitative Services (DYRS) and the parents, guardians, or custodians of children undergoing rehabilitation. The bill mandates that after a scheduled predisposition meeting, DYRS must make recurring efforts at least every six months to inform the child's parent or guardian about the child's progress on their individualized rehabilitation plan. Additionally, the Department is required to maintain an electronic log of these contact attempts, which must be made available to the Chair of the Council committee overseeing DYRS upon request.

To implement these changes, the bill introduces a new subsection (e-1) to Section 2319 of Title 16 of the District of Columbia Official Code, detailing the requirements for communication and record-keeping. This legislative effort is designed to promote parental engagement in the rehabilitation process, ensuring that families are kept informed and involved in their child's progress.