The bill mandates a one-year action plan to reduce overcrowding at the Youth Services Center and improve transparency at the Department of Youth.

The District of Columbia B26-0407 — Strengthening Capacity and Transparency at DYRS Amendment Act of 2025 requires the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services to create a one-year action plan addressing overcrowding and placement issues at the Youth Services Center. The plan must detail strategies to permanently reduce the juvenile population to a maximum of 90 youth and prevent future overcrowding. Additionally, the Mayor must report on the percentage of youth who faced prosecutorial action within three years of release.

The bill mandates a one-year action plan to reduce overcrowding at the Youth Services Center and improve transparency at the Department of Youth.

The District of Columbia B26-0407 — Strengthening Capacity and Transparency at DYRS Amendment Act of 2025 requires the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services to create a one-year action plan addressing overcrowding and placement issues at the Youth Services Center. The plan must detail strategies to permanently reduce the juvenile population to a maximum of 90 youth and prevent future overcrowding. Additionally, the Mayor must report on the percentage of youth who faced prosecutorial action within three years of release.