District of ColumbiaB26-0735Council Period 26 (2025-2026)HouseWALLET

Special Education for Young Adults in the Custody of the Department of Corrections Temporary Amendment Act of 2026

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Special education for detained young adults

During the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years, the Department of Corrections must provide free appropriate public education to people with disabilities in its custody and detained in secure facilities. The duty covers people age 18 and older through the end of their eligibility under federal and District law. The act takes effect after mayoral approval or a veto override and a 60-day congressional review. It expires 225 days after taking effect.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Brooke Pinto
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 25 • No: 0

House vote • 9/22/2026

Final Reading, CC

Yes: 12 • No: 0 • Other: 1

House vote • 7/14/2026

First Reading

Yes: 13 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

Returned from Mayor
10/21/2026House
Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A26-0447
10/21/2026House
Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on Oct 21, 2026
10/6/2026House
Legislative Meeting
9/22/2026House
Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0735 Published in the District of Columbia Register
7/17/2026House
Legislative Meeting
7/14/2026House
Retained by the Council
7/14/2026House
B26-0735 Introduced by Councilmember Pinto at Office of the Secretary
7/9/2026House

Bill Text

Enrollment
9/22/2026
PDF
Engrossment
7/14/2026
PDF
Introduced
7/9/2026
PDF

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