B 26-0403 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Education Continuity for Students in the Care of D.C. Amendment Act of 2025

This bill ensures students in DC's care system - such as those in foster care, group homes, or juvenile facilities - can maintain consistent education when moving between placements. It requires the Office of the State Superintendent (OSSE) to create a uniform course catalog, implement flexible graduation waivers for disrupted schooling, and standardize transcript evaluations to transfer credits smoothly. The Students in the Care of D.C. Coordinating Committee must regularly review the bill's impact on student outcomes. These changes aim to prevent educational gaps during transitions, directly affecting students, DCPS, and local education agencies.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2025
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Governor
Introduced Oct 6, 2025 Last action Jul 9, 2026
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Oct 7, 2025
Committee
Referred to Committee of the Whole with comments from the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety, and Committee on Youth Affairs
legislature
Oct 6, 2025
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B26-0403 Introduced by Councilmember Parker at Office of the Secretary
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Zachary Parker
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Ward 5