AN ACT to create and enact a new subsection to section 15.1-01-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the authority for the kindergarten through grade twelve education coordination council to enter contracts; and to provide an appropriation.

The bill was finalized and enrolled after passage by both legislative chambers and gubernatorial approval. The most significant substantive change is the funding amount, which was reduced from $120,000 to $60,000 for the Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve Education Coordination Council to conduct studies. The bill's core purpose and authority remain unchanged.