District of ColumbiaB26-0275Council Period 26 (2025-2026)HouseWALLET

Pilot Truancy Reduction Emergency Amendment Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Phil Mendelson (Democratic)

Became Law

Your PRIA Score

Score Hidden

Personalized for You

How does this bill affect your finances?

Sign up for a PRIA Policy Scan to see your personalized alignment score for this bill and every other piece of legislation we track. We analyze your financial profile against policy provisions to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.

Free to start

Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

Five DC schools must refer truant teens

By August 12, 2024, the Mayor identifies five DC secondary schools that had over 50% truancy in 2023–2024. The Mayor notifies these schools at least 10 business days before the first day of school in 2024–2025, with contacts and timelines. During School Year 2024–2025, those schools must refer any student age 14 through 17 to the Department of Human Services within 2 school days after the 15th unexcused full-day absence in that year.

Emergency pilot law lasts up to 90 days

The law takes effect after the Mayor approves it or after a Council veto override. It remains in effect for no longer than 90 days after the act’s applicability date.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Phil Mendelson
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 12 • No: 0

House vote • 6/3/2025

Final Reading