Teen Center Establishment Amendment Act of 2025

The Teen Center Establishment Amendment Act of 2025 requires the District of Columbia Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) to establish and operate at least four comprehensive teen centers - one in each quadrant of the District - targeting teens in under-resourced communities who lack safe after-school spaces. Each center must provide evidence-based programming in recreation/health, arts/culture, academic/career support, and character-building activities, including youth-led events. The bill mandates that each center create a Youth Advisory Council, allowing teens to directly shape programming and operations. This legislation directly affects District teens by expanding access to structured, enriching services linked to educational and career development.