AN ACT to create and enact a new chapter to title 15.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the authorization and administration of public charter schools; and to provide for a legislative management report.
Senate Bill 2241 proposes creating a new chapter in the North Dakota Century Code to authorize and administer public charter schools. This bill establishes the framework for how these new types of public schools can be formed and operated within the state, directly affecting students, parents, and educational institutions. It outlines the processes for their authorization and ongoing management. Additionally, the legislation requires a report from legislative management concerning these new provisions.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Jan 17, 2025
Signed Apr 23, 2025
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FIRST ENGROSSMENT
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MODERATE
The bill text was reformatted from a 'First Engrossment' version to an 'Enrollment' version, with changes primarily related to page numbering, session dates, and title formatting rather than substantive policy. The core legislative content regarding charter school definitions, requirements, and governance remains unchanged.
TECHNICAL
Page headers and session dates were updated from 'First Engrossment' to 'Enrollment' with updated session commencement date of January 7, 2025.
Bill title formatting changed from 'ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 2241' to 'SENATE BILL NO. 2241' with sponsor names in parentheses.
Act title was reformatted to use 'AN ACT' instead of 'A BILL for an Act' with updated formatting for the legislative purpose statement.
Section numbering and indentation were standardized throughout the document for the enrollment version.
Floor votes · Senate Apr 15, 2025 · House Apr 8, 2025
How they voted
39–7
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 47
Apr 15, 2025
D
Democratic5
80% Nay
R
Republican42
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 24, 2025
Introduced
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/22
legislature
Apr 23, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor 04/21
upper
Apr 15, 2025
Upper · Passed
Second reading, passed, yeas 39 nays 7
upper
Apr 15, 2025
Upper · Passed
Concurred
upper
Apr 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 64 nays 29
lower
Apr 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
lower
Apr 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 8 6 0
lower
Mar 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee Hearing 02:00
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, first reading, referred Education Committee
lower
Feb 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Second reading, passed, yeas 40 nays 7
upper
Feb 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
upper
Feb 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 4 0 2
upper
Feb 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Hearing 10:00
upper
Jan 17, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, first reading, referred Education Committee
upper
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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