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DC PR26-0050
DC PR26-0050Youth Workforce Development Programs Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025
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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
Introduced Session
26th Council
Bill Summary
February 4, 2025 To declare the existence of an emergency with respect to the need to amend the Mayor’s Youth Leadership Institute Act of 2005 to modify the authorized uses of Department of Employment Services funds for food and non-alcoholic beverage purchases for workforce development programs; to amend the Criminal Background Checks for the Protection of Children Act of 2004 to expand the definition of a covered child or youth services provider to include employees or volunteers of host employers participating in summer youth programs administered by the Department of Employment Services; and to amend the Youth Employment Act of 1979 to authorize the Department of Employment Services to conduct background checks and motor vehicle record checks of employees or volunteers of a host employer or grantee with direct contact or unsupervised access to youth participating in youth employment programs.
AI Summary
This resolution declares an emergency to address administrative challenges facing the District of Columbia's Department of Employment Services (DOES) in managing youth workforce development programs for 2025. Specifically, the resolution addresses two critical issues: background check procedures and fund usage for youth programs like the Marion Barry Summer Youth Employment Program (MBSYEP) and Career Ready Early Scholars Program (CRESP). The emergency measure authorizes DOES to directly conduct background checks through the FBI and Metropolitan Police Department, as the Department of Human Resources (DCHR) can no longer perform these checks for non-government employees. Additionally, the resolution clarifies that DOES funds can only be used to purchase food and non-alcoholic beverages for events attended by program participants. The urgency stems from the need to start background checks in February 2025 and ensure the safety of youth participants (ages 9-16) in summer programs. By declaring these circumstances an emergency, the Council can adopt the Youth Workforce Development Programs Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 after a single reading and implement these changes immediately.
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Last Action
Resolution R26-0038, Effective from Feb 04, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 001469 (on 02/14/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/PR26-0050 |
| BillText | https://lims.dccouncil.gov/downloads/LIMS/57031/Meeting1/Enrollment/PR26-0050-Enrollment1.pdf |
| BillText | https://lims.dccouncil.gov/downloads/LIMS/57031/Introduction/PR26-0050-Introduction.pdf |
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