The "Disconnect Act of 2025" requires District of Columbia public schools to adopt a policy banning students from using personal wireless devices (such as cell phones, smartwatches, and gaming devices) during the school day. Exceptions include using devices for educational purposes with teacher permission, during health emergencies, or as part of a student's Individualized Education Program (IEP). The policy must provide secure device storage and ensure violations do not result in classroom removal. It aims to reduce distractions and support learning, citing low academic performance in recent district assessments.
The Board of Trustees Training Amendment Act of 2025 requires newly elected or appointed members of public charter school boards in Washington, D.C., to complete a no-cost training program within 90 days of joining and annually thereafter. The training covers key areas including financial management, school operations, governance, academic programs, personnel, and updates to federal and District laws. It mandates coordination between the Public Charter School Board and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education to ensure boards have the necessary skills for effective oversight. The law takes effect for the 2026-2027 school year, aiming to improve governance and prevent financial lapses that have led to school closures.
This resolution declares an emergency to expedite approval of the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Support Act of 2025. It allows the Council to pass the budget support bill after a single reading (rather than the usual process) due to time-sensitive provisions needing implementation before October 1, 2025. The resolution directly affects District government agencies and stakeholders preparing to implement the FY2026 budget, ensuring key measures are in place ahead of the fiscal year start. It does not change the budget content but enables faster procedural approval.
This resolution designates a specific segment of Alabama Avenue, S.E. (between Hartford and Gainesville Streets) as "Rev. Dr. Judy Talbert Way" in Washington D.C. It declares an emergency to expedite signage installation before a community celebration honoring Rev. Dr. Judy Talbert, bypassing the standard 30-day congressional review period for the underlying street-naming legislation (Bill 26-280). The resolution allows immediate action to complete the symbolic designation.
This resolution designates a specific public alley system in Square 6153 (bounded by 4th Street S.E. and Atlantic Street S.E.) as "Congress Cove Court" and declares an emergency to bypass standard legislative procedures. It allows the owner of two adjacent lots fronting the alley to obtain District development approvals (permits, utilities) before the permanent legislation completes its 30-day congressional review period.
This resolution designates the public alley system within square 1084 in Washington, D.C., as "Elmore-Friendship Court." It directly affects property owners with lots fronting this alley, enabling them to secure District agency approvals for redeveloping carriage houses into residential units before permanent legislation completes congressional review. The resolution declares an emergency to allow immediate adoption after a single reading, bypassing the usual 30-day congressional review period for the underlying designation bill (Bill 26-220). This is a procedural name change resolution, not a substantive policy.
This resolution clarifies that the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) in the District of Columbia has the authority to create rules governing its use of volunteers under the Volunteers Services Act of 1977. It directly affects the OAG, which currently relies on volunteer attorneys, interns, and other staff for legal, research, and community services. The resolution addresses a legal gap where the 1977 law did not explicitly authorize the independently elected Attorney General to establish separate volunteer regulations, despite OAG’s long-standing use of volunteers since 1982. The Council declares an emergency to prevent operational disruptions to OAG’s programs, which depend on volunteer support for litigation, policy work, and constituent services.
This resolution declares an emergency to amend the District of Columbia Housing Authority Act of 1999 and related laws. It revises the DCHA board structure, updates the public housing resident bill of rights, adjusts board stipends under the Merit Personnel Act, and updates terminology in the Confirmation Act. These changes ensure DCHA can prepare for a permanent board structure before the summer recess, following delays in finalizing the RENTAL Act of 2025.
This emergency bill amends the 1977 Volunteers Services Act to clarify that the Attorney General for the District of Columbia can create rules governing volunteer services within their office. It updates the law by adding the Attorney General to the list of entities authorized to set such regulations (previously only the Board of Education was mentioned). The change removes ambiguity about the Attorney General's authority without altering existing volunteer programs. As an emergency measure, it takes effect immediately and remains in force for up to 90 days.
This bill symbolically designates a specific segment of Alabama Avenue, S.E. (between Hartford Street and Gainesville Street) as "Rev. Dr. Judy Talbert Way" in the District of Columbia. It directly affects the location of this street segment in Southeast Washington, D.C., honoring Rev. Dr. Judy Talbert through a ceremonial name change. The bill follows standard procedures for street designations under D.C. law and is classified as an emergency act, requiring Mayor approval or Council override to take effect within a 90-day period. No policy changes or funding impacts are involved.
This emergency bill officially names a specific public alley within square 1084 in Washington, D.C., as "Elmore-Friendship Court" for a 90-day period. It affects only the physical location by changing its official designation, with no broader policy changes or impacts on people, organizations, or funding. The bill follows standard procedures for naming public rights-of-way under District law.
This bill (B 26-0337) is a procedural measure that officially designates a specific public alley at 3929-3931 4th Street SE (between 4th Street SE and Atlantic Street SE, in Square 6153) as "Congress Cove Court." It directly affects property owners and residents in that immediate area by changing the official street name of the alley. The bill uses an emergency designation process under D.C. law to implement this naming change without altering any substantive policies or regulations. It does not impose new requirements, costs, or regulations on residents or the government.
