Streamlining Services for Children Amendment Act of 2025

26th Council Period (2025-2026) Introduced by Zachary Parker

Streamlines DC children's services to cut duplication and boost interagency coordination, speeding access for children and families and impacting youth programs and agencies.

Committee Mark-up of B26-0406 by the Youth Affairs Committee - Not Considered

Summary: Bill B 26-0406 — Streamlining Services for Children Amendment Act of 2025

Overview

Bill B 26-0406, titled the Streamlining Services for Children Amendment Act of 2025, is a DC Council bill introduced on October 6, 2025 by Councilmember Zachary Parker (primary sponsor). The bill’s current status is Public Hearing on B26-0406. The text of the bill is not included in the provided document content, so specific policy provisions are not available here. The public process is underway, with notices and hearings published by the District of Columbia Register.

Purpose and Intent

Based on the title, the bill is intended to streamline the delivery and coordination of services for children within the District of Columbia. While concrete provisions are not disclosed in the provided material, the aim suggested by the title typically includes reducing duplication, improving interagency collaboration, and expediting access to programs for children and families.

Key Provisions (Text Not Provided)

The exact statutory changes, programmatic requirements, or agency responsibilities are not included in the document content you supplied. Once the bill text is available, a detailed breakdown of amendments to existing statutes governing children’s services and youth programs will be possible.

Who/What Would Be Affected

Likely Affected: DC government agencies and offices responsible for children’s and youth services (e.g., departments or agencies under Youth Affairs and related child-welfare or family-support programs).

Affected Stakeholders: Children and families receiving services, service providers, and partner organizations working with DC youth initiatives.

Procedural and Timeline Details

Introduced: October 6, 2025 (Office of the Secretary), with Parker as the primary sponsor.

Referral: Referred to the Committee on Youth Affairs on October 7, 2025.

Notices and Public Hearing:

October 10, 2025: Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0406 published in the DC Register.
October 24, 2025: Notice of Public Hearing filed in the Office of Secretary by Youth Affairs (listed twice in the actions, indicating redundancy in the record).
October 31, 2025: Notice of Public Hearing published in the DC Register.
November 19, 2025: Public Hearing held (listed twice in the actions, likely a clerical duplication).

Status: Public Hearing currently underway; additional steps (e.g., committee markup, council votes) would follow after the hearing if the bill advances.

Sponsor

Zachary Parker (primary)

Next Steps for Readers

Await the full bill text to review the exact amendments and new requirements.

Monitor subsequent committee actions and council votes following the November 19, 2025 public hearing. Public input will likely be part of the process given the hearing date.