District of Columbia Council Period 26 Status: Enacted

B26-0734 — Special Education for Young Adults in the Custody of the Department of Corrections Emergency Amendment Act of 2026

Last action — Act A26-0387 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 011165, Expires on Oct 28, 2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Council
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced July 09, 2026. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 70% · moderate confidence

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  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill addresses special education for young adults in the Department of Corrections.

This bill provides amendments focused on the special education needs of young adults in custody of the Department of Corrections. It aims to ensure that these individuals receive the educational support they require.

Summary

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

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

59 added · 61 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to the bill designates the Department of Corrections as the official agency responsible for providing free appropriate public education to certain individuals in its custody, specifically for the school years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. This change matters because it ensures that young adults in secure facilities receive the educational support they need under the relevant laws, helping to promote their rehabilitation and reintegration into society.

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2 _______________________ Councilmember Brooke Pinto 6 A BILL 9 ________ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ________________ To amend, on an emergency basis, An Act To create a Department of Corrections in the District of Columbia and the Corrections Oversight Improvement Omnibus Amendment Act of 2022 to designate the Department of Corrections as the District agency to provide a free appropriate public education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and District law to certain individuals in its custody and detained in its secure facilities.
ENROLLED ORIGINAL AN ACT ________ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ________________ To amend, on an emergency basis, An Act To create a Department of Corrections in the District of Columbia and the Corrections Oversight Improvement Omnibus Amendment Act of to designate the Department of Corrections as the District agency to provide a free appropriate public education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and District law to certain individuals in its custody and detained in its secure facilities.
(d) The newly redesignated paragraph (11) is amended by striking the period and inserting the phrase “;
(d) Paragraph (11) is amended by striking the period and inserting the phrase “;
(b) Paragraph (13) is amended by striking the period and inserting the phrase “;
ENROLLED ORIGINAL (b) Paragraph (13) is amended by striking the period and inserting the phrase “;
___________________________________ Chairman Council of the District of Columbia _________________________________ Mayor District of Columbia 2
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Action History

  1. Act A26-0387 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 011165, Expires on Oct 28, 2026

  2. Returned from Mayor

  3. Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A26-0387, Expires on Oct 28, 2026

  4. Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on Aug 06, 2026

  5. Legislative Meeting

  6. Retained by the Council

  7. B26-0734 Introduced by Councilmember Pinto at Office of the Secretary

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 13 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (13)

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Votes

Final Reading

Passed 13 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 13000
Total 13000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Anita Bonds — Yea
Brianne K. Nadeau — Yea
Brooke Pinto — Yea
Charles Allen — Yea
Christina Henderson — Yea
Doni Crawford — Yea
Janeese Lewis George — Yea
Matthew Frumin — Yea
Phil Mendelson — Yea
Robert C. White, Jr. — Yea
Trayon White, Sr. — Yea
Wendell Felder — Yea
Zachary Parker — Yea

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Subjects

public-safety education
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Frequently asked questions

What does B26-0734 do?
Special Education for Young Adults in the Custody of the Department of Corrections Emergency Amendment Act of 2026
Who sponsors B26-0734?
B26-0734 is sponsored by Brooke Pinto.
What is the current status of B26-0734?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced July 09, 2026. Enacted.
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