The PACE Clarification Amendment Act of 2025 aims to enhance the prioritization and assessment process for the modernization of District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) facilities. The bill mandates that all school facilities, regardless of their previous modernization status, must be evaluated and assigned prioritization scores based on their current condition and needs. This change is intended to ensure that schools that were modernized in the early 2000s, which may not meet contemporary educational standards, are not overlooked in the capital improvements plan. Additionally, the bill introduces new reporting requirements that necessitate collaboration among various District agencies, particularly concerning schools with historic designations.

Furthermore, the bill addresses the lack of data collection for schools with historic significance by requiring the establishment of an inventory of such facilities. This inventory will include information on the laws and policies that may affect their redevelopment, promoting transparency and proactive planning. The amendments to the School Based Budgeting and Accountability Act of 1998 include specific changes to prioritization metrics and data reporting, ensuring that the modernization process is equitable and acknowledges the historical value of certain school facilities.