This bill ensures students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in Washington, D.C., can remain in their initial school feeder pattern (the typical neighborhood school path) unless that pattern lacks a program to meet their IEP needs. If a student must be moved outside their feeder pattern, schools must provide written reasons to parents and the IEP team explaining why the current location couldn't support their needs. The bill also mandates staff-to-student ratio standards for self-contained special education classrooms and requires schools to issue written notices within five days if ratios are exceeded, detailing additional resources allocated to meet student needs. It directly affects D.C. students with IEPs, their families, special education teachers, and school administrators.
This bill requires the District of Columbia to guarantee free or low-cost after-school and summer programs for all public school students (ages 21 or younger, or 22 for special education) by 2036. It directs the Office of Out of School Time to coordinate funding, track program data, and increase high-quality program seats by at least 10% annually to ensure equitable access - prioritizing underserved neighborhoods and at-risk youth. Community-based organizations providing these programs will be key partners in meeting the goal. The law also limits the Office’s overhead costs to 7% of its annual budget.
This bill authorizes the District of Columbia to join the Nurse Licensure Compact, allowing registered and practical/vocational nurses licensed in participating states to practice across state lines without obtaining separate District licenses. It directly affects nurses seeking multistate practice, hospitals employing them, and the District’s Board of Nursing. Key provisions include standardizing education requirements for nurses, creating a shared system for license verification between states, requiring hospitals to report multistate license holders to the Board, and permitting the Board to charge extra fees for multistate licenses. The bill also mandates that hospitals provide nurses with District-specific practice rules and ensures states share disciplinary information to protect public safety.
This bill temporarily clarifies that the District's Climate Commitment Act does not prohibit the Department of General Services (DGS) from repairing or replacing parts of existing fossil fuel-based heating and cooling systems (like natural gas or oil systems) at their current locations. It allows DGS to maintain these systems through component repairs without requiring full electrification, retroactive to January 1, 2025. The amendment specifically applies to existing systems that are still functional, avoiding the need for immediate, full replacement due to budget, timeline, and carbon concerns. The bill expires on September 3, 2025.
This proposed resolution seeks to expel Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. from the District of Columbia Council based on a recommendation from an ad hoc committee investigating allegations of bribery and ethical violations. The bill relies on a report by outside counsel which found that White accepted a $15,000 cash payment and agreed to a kickback arrangement in exchange for using his official position to help secure business for the payer. By adopting the committee's findings, the resolution would formally remove White from his seat for violating specific D.C. laws and council rules regarding conflicts of interest and maintaining public confidence in government integrity. The measure does not determine guilt in a criminal court, as White has pleaded not guilty to federal bribery charges, but instead addresses the immediate conduct of a sitting council member.
This is a procedural confirmation resolution, not a policy bill. It formally confirms Mayor Bowser's appointment of Portia Firnhaber to serve as a community member (not a District employee) on the Violence Fatality Review Committee, filling a vacant seat previously held by Deborah Evans-Bailey. The resolution specifies her appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term ending October 12, 2026. The committee, established under the 2018 Fatality Review Committee Amendment Act, reviews violent deaths to identify patterns and improve prevention strategies. The resolution requires Council confirmation but does not create new policies or alter existing laws.
This is a procedural confirmation resolution, not a policy bill. It formally asks the Council of the District of Columbia to confirm Mayor Bowser's reappointment of Bernard White II to the Commission on Nightlife and Culture. The resolution confirms White's position as a member of the commission (established by D.C. Law 22-191 in 2018) for a term ending March 15, 2027. The resolution does not create new policy or affect any specific group - it simply completes the required confirmation process for an existing appointment.
This resolution confirms the reappointment of Dr. Cheryl Williams as a community representative member of the Child Fatality Review Committee for a term ending April 20, 2027. It directly affects the Council of the District of Columbia, which must formally approve the Mayor's nomination to maintain committee membership. The resolution is procedural, requiring the Council's adoption to finalize the appointment without altering the committee's duties or policies. Dr. Williams, a pediatrician with extensive child welfare experience, was nominated by Mayor Bowser for continued service on this committee.
This resolution confirms Mayor Bowser's nomination of Ian Callender for reappointment to the Commission on Nightlife and Culture. It directly affects Callender (a Ward 6 resident and owner of "The Sneaker Suite") and the Commission, which was established in 2018 to support DC's nightlife and cultural sectors. The resolution formally appoints Callender as a "District-based artist or director in the performing arts member" for a term ending March 15, 2027. As a procedural confirmation, it does not create new policy but finalizes an existing appointment process.
This bill, the Uniform Electronic Estate Planning Documents Act of 2025, allows District residents to create and sign non-testamentary estate planning documents - such as trusts, powers of attorney, and advance healthcare directives - in electronic form. It directly affects D.C. residents who use these documents to manage their affairs, as it clarifies that electronic signatures and records for these documents will have the same legal standing as paper versions. The key mechanism defines "electronic record" and "electronic signature" and ensures these documents are legally recognized under D.C. law, aligning with existing electronic contract and will laws. This eliminates current legal gaps where electronic execution was not explicitly permitted for these specific documents.
The Safe Neighborhoods Amendment Act of 2025 establishes the Office of Neighborhood Engagement and Safety Agency (ONES), an independent agency to coordinate the District’s existing violence prevention efforts, including the Neighborhood Engagement and Safety Offices (NEAR Offices) created under the 2016 law. It creates a dedicated Office of Neighborhood Engagement and Safety Administration Fund, funded by District appropriations, grants, and public/private donations, to support program operations without annual budget restrictions. The bill amends several related laws to align with ONES’ structure, including updating roles for the Director (requiring 5+ years in violence prevention) and revising police recruitment and housing benefit provisions for first responders. This bill directly affects District agencies managing violence prevention, public safety funding, and police workforce programs.
This is a procedural resolution confirming Mayor Bowser's appointment of Jenny Epstein to fill a vacant seat on the District of Columbia's Child Fatality Review Committee. The committee, established by law to review child fatalities and identify systemic issues, is seeking a community representative from Ward 3. Epstein, a lawyer with extensive experience in child abuse and neglect cases, will serve until July 16, 2025. The resolution requires the Council to formally approve the appointment, with no substantive policy changes.
