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PR 26-0465

Commission on Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes Leandro Travieso Confirmation Resolution of 2025

26th Council Period (2025-2026) Introduced by Phil Mendelson

Confirms Leandro Travieso to the OST Commission to guide equitable, data-informed youth programs and grant-making through 2028.

Approved with Resolution Number R26-0318
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Bill Summary · PR 26-0465

Summary of PR 26-0465: Commission on Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes Leandro Travieso Confirmation Resolution of 2025

  • Purpose and intent

    • Confirm the appointment of Leandro Travieso as a member of the Commission on Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes (OST Commission). The nomination comes from the Mayor and seeks to fill a vacant seat for the remainder of an unexpired term ending November 7, 2028.
    • The OST Commission is a 21-member public body that coordinates and implements the District’s out-of-school time (OST) programming, grants, and related supports to promote equitable access and quality youth programming.

  • Key provisions and changes

    • Sec. 2: Confirmation of Leandro Travieso
    • Specifies Travieso’s eligibility as a representative of an organization that provides youth development programs in the District.
    • Confirms appointment to the OST Commission for the term ending November 7, 2028.
    • Sec. 3: Transmission of resolution
    • Requires the Council to transmit a copy of the resolution to the nominee and the Mayor’s Office.
    • Sec. 4: Effective date
    • The resolution takes effect immediately.

  • Nominee background (as context for impact)

    • Leandro Travieso is described as a Ward 3 resident with a background in youth development and policy-oriented roles. His biography notes involvement in civics, youth leadership, and immigrant youth programming, with graduate and undergraduate degrees in international fields. The nomination emphasizes his alignment with OST goals and his commitment to youth-centered program design and data-informed decision-making.

  • Procedural timeline and process

    • The bill is a Confirmation Resolution, meaning the DC Council must review and vote to confirm the Mayor’s nomination.
    • A public roundtable and testimonies accompany the confirmation process, including multiple nominees (PR 26-460 through PR 26-472) for the OST Commission.
    • The public roundtable schedule indicates testimony participation details, deadlines, and formats (in-person or virtual).

  • Who/what is affected

    • The District of Columbia’s OST Commission gains Leandro Travieso as a new commissioner representing a youth development organization. The appointment affects the governance, grant-making, data evaluation, and policy input shaping OST programs.
    • Broader impact on OST providers, youth participants, families, and cross-agency coordination tied to OST funding and program quality.

  • Timeline considerations

    • Term end date for Travieso: November 7, 2028.
    • The roundtable and confirmation process for this and other nominees is scheduled for January 16, 2026, with public testimony and opportunities to submit written statements.

  • Additional context

    • The OST Commission supports equitable access to high-quality OST programs, coordinates among government agencies, guides grant-making, and advises on training and technical assistance for providers.
    • The confirmation process includes legal sufficiency review and public input to assess fitness for appointment.

Note: This summary focuses on the substantive aspects of PR 26-0465 and its role in confirming Leandro Travieso’s seat on the OST Commission.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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