HB 1095 North Dakota House · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26)

AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 15.1-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a child protective services and school district child safety liaison work group.

HB 1095 creates a new work group to serve as a liaison between child protective services and school districts. This group's purpose is to enhance communication and coordination related to child safety matters. It aims to facilitate better collaboration between these two entities regarding the well-being and safety of children within the school system.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Jan 7, 2025 Signed Apr 18, 2025
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What changed between versions

FIRST ENGROSSMENT Enrollment · 5 edits
MODERATE
This bill was amended to shift from creating an individual 'child protective services liaison' position in each school district to establishing a collaborative 'child safety liaison work group' between school districts and human service zones. The changes expand the approach from a single designated contact person to a broader partnership model that includes equal representation from both entities, focuses on coordination and relationship-building, and requires formal reporting to multiple oversight bodies.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded from a single liaison role within school districts to a joint work group structure involving both school districts and human service zones with equal representation from each side.
STRUCTURE

Changed from a single 'child protective services liaison' position to a 'child safety liaison work group' with equal representation from school districts and human service zones.

REQUIREMENT

Added requirement for the work group to meet at least twice annually and submit reports by July 31st each year to the human service zone board, school board, and children's cabinet.

Removed specific requirements for individual liaison duties such as acting as a point of contact, assisting with student case investigations, and providing annual reports on case numbers and challenges.

Removed training requirements that mandated child protective services provide specific training to individual liaisons within six months of designation.

FOCUS

Shifted focus from individual liaison duties to broader child safety issues including roles and responsibilities, improved relations between agencies, and coordination of services for children and families.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 1, 2025 · House Apr 9, 2025

How they voted

433
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 47
Apr 1, 2025
D Democratic5
5 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican42
38 Yea 3 Nay 1
90% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
19
Key actions
11
Committee
4
Apr 21, 2025
Introduced
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/16
legislature
Apr 18, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor 04/16
lower
Apr 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
Second reading, passed, yeas 73 nays 18
lower
Apr 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
Concurred
lower
Apr 1, 2025
Upper · Passed
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 43 nays 3
upper
Mar 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
upper
Mar 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 6 0 0
upper
Mar 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Hearing 10:15
upper
Mar 7, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, first reading, referred Human Services Committee
upper
Feb 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
Second reading, passed, yeas 81 nays 9
lower
Feb 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 10 4 0
lower
Jan 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee Hearing 02:30
lower
Jan 7, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, first reading, referred Education Committee
lower
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors

Sponsors