District of ColumbiaPR26-0357Council Period 26 (2025-2026)HouseWALLET

Early Childhood Educator Pay Scales Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

Sponsored By: Phil Mendelson (Democratic)

Adopted

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Fixed slices of educator pay fund

The law sets aside $70 million each year in FY2025 and the next four years. Five percent of each year’s fund (about $3.5 million) pays administrative costs. $12 million each year goes to the DC Health Benefit Exchange Authority. That leaves about $54.5 million a year for direct pay supplements for early childhood educators. This supports program operations and educator health coverage but leaves less for wage boosts.

Emergency move speeds pay scale law

The Council declares an emergency to pass the pay‑scale changes after one reading. The resolution takes effect immediately. This speeds adoption and avoids the usual delay, helping put the new educator pay rules in place sooner.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Phil Mendelson
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 13 • No: 0

House vote • 10/21/2025

Final Reading