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

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This bill temporarily designates the Department of Corrections as the agency responsible for providing special education services to certain individuals in its custody. For the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years, it requires the Department to provide a free appropriate public education to individuals with disabilities aged 18 and older who are detained in its facilities. This change ensures that these young adults receive educational services as required by federal and District law.

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