HB 1562 North Dakota House · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26)

AN ACT to amend and reenact section 15.1-07-34 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to training for mandated reporters of suspected child abuse or neglect; and to repeal section 15.1-19-29 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to training for mandated reporters of suspected child abuse or neglect.

Summary

Relating to training for mandated reporters of suspected child abuse or neglect; and to repeal section 15.1‑19‑29 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to training for mandated reporters of suspected child abuse or neglect.

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 20, 2025 Signed Apr 18, 2025

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What changed between versions

FIRST ENGROSSMENT → Enrollment · 5 edits

MODERATE

This bill updates North Dakota's mandated reporter training requirements for school staff, shifting focus from general child abuse reporting to specific youth behavioral health topics. It adds new training categories like trauma, social-emotional learning, and suicide prevention, while repealing an older section. The changes modernize training requirements to address current mental health challenges in schools.

Scope change

The bill expands training scope from general mandated reporter training to include specific youth behavioral health topics for teachers, administrators, and ancillary staff.

REQUIREMENT

Added specific training categories including trauma, social and emotional learning, suicide prevention, bullying, and youth behavioral health impact on various systems.

Requires school districts to designate a behavioral health resource coordinator in each school.

Mandates that new teachers, administrators, librarians, and counselors complete mandated reporter training before initial licensure.

Repealed the previous section 15.1-19-29 regarding mandated reporter training requirements.

Changed training frequency from annual to every two years for school districts.

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

How they voted

46–0

Passed · 1 other

Total votes 47

Apr 1, 2025

D Democratic5

5 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican42

41 Yea 1

97% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Committee

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 90 nays 1

lower

Apr 9, 2025

Lower · Passed

Concurred

lower

Apr 1, 2025

Upper · Passed

Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 46 nays 0

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 5, 2025

Upper · Passed

Committee Hearing 11:05

upper

Feb 18, 2025

Introduced

Introduced, first reading, referred Human Services Committee

upper

Feb 17, 2025

Lower · Passed

Second reading, passed, yeas 89 nays 0

lower

Feb 13, 2025

Lower · Passed

Amendment adopted, placed on calendar

lower

Feb 12, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 11 0 2

lower

Jan 27, 2025

Lower · Passed

Committee Hearing 10:00

lower

Jan 20, 2025

Introduced

Introduced, first reading, referred Human Services Committee

lower

1 primary · 4 co-sponsors