B 26-0488 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Apprenticeships and Credentials as Pathways to Prosperity Act of 2025

This bill creates a program offering zero-interest forgivable loans to cover tuition and living expenses for District residents pursuing apprenticeships or credentials in high-growth industries like technology, healthcare, construction, and early childhood education. It directly affects D.C. high school graduates and other residents facing financial barriers to training, providing support for tuition, childcare, on-the-job training, and living costs. Participants must live and work in the District after completing their program to qualify for loan forgiveness. The program is funded by a permanent Pathways to Prosperity Fund established under the bill.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Nov 17, 2025 Last action Jan 9, 2026
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Jan 9, 2026
Committee
Re-Referral published.
legislature
Jan 6, 2026
Committee
Re-Referred to Committee of the Whole with comments from the Committee on Executive Administration and Labor
legislature
Nov 18, 2025
Committee
Referred to Committee of the Whole
legislature
Nov 17, 2025
Introduced
B26-0488 Introduced by Councilmember Pinto at Office of the Secretary
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Brooke Pinto
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