Education

passed · North Dakota · House Feb 21, 2025

HB 1569: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 15.1-21 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to human trafficking awareness and prevention curriculum.

HB 1569 requires North Dakota public school districts to provide sex trafficking awareness and prevention instruction to all students at least once before graduating high school, starting in the 2027-28 school year. The bill mandates that curriculum must cover victim demographics, accurate definitions of trafficking, reporting systems, risk identification, and recognizing grooming signs, while including medically and legally accurate information. School districts must use curriculum approved by the Superintendent of Public Instruction, and the instruction may be integrated into existing courses starting in grade seven. The bill directly affects all K-12 students and school districts in North Dakota through mandatory curriculum implementation.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates new human trafficking awareness curriculum, strengthening K-12 educational content and student safety education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education

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failed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 24, 2025

SB 2263: A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation for mastery framework training grants.

SB 2263 allocates $500,000 for school districts to fund training grants focused on implementing "mastery frameworks" in education. This system requires students to master specific skills before advancing, and the bill provides grants for school district teams (including at least one administrator and, if available, an instructional coach) to develop and share these frameworks. Each team can receive up to $25,000 for staff stipends during dedicated training time (limited to ten days beyond regular contracts), with priority given to teams that have completed approved leadership training. The funding is one-time and intended for the 2025-2027 biennium, specifically to support schools in creating and scaling these instructional approaches across North Dakota.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $500,000 for school district training grants, increasing state funding for public education programs per appropriation language.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $500,000 for school district training grants to implement mastery frameworks, advancing student skill mastery requirements in K-12 education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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failed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 24, 2025

SB 2355: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 15.1-21 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to intelligent design in science content standards for elementary and secondary students.

SB 2355 would require North Dakota's public school science standards to include "intelligent design" as a "viable scientific theory" for all K-12 students by August 2027. The bill mandates the state superintendent to add it to curriculum standards, provide teachers with instructional materials supporting this view, and offer required training. The measure failed to pass in February 2025, receiving 22 votes in favor and 25 against. It directly affects science education content and teacher preparation in North Dakota public schools.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationMandates inclusion of non-scientific 'intelligent design' in science curriculum, restricting academic freedom and undermining established science education standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education Teachers

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passed · North Dakota · House Feb 25, 2025

HB 1244: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 57-38 and a new subdivision to subsection 7 of section 57-38-30.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a home education income tax credit for qualified educational expenses; and to provide an effective date.

HB 1244 would create a North Dakota income tax credit for parents who home-educate their children. It allows taxpayers to claim a credit of up to $10,000 per qualifying child annually (or $5,000 for married filers filing separately) for qualified educational expenses like books, tuition, computers, and software. To qualify, the child must be a dependent under 19, home-educated under North Dakota law, and the expenses must be directly related to home education. The credit would apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024, and cannot exceed the taxpayer’s total income tax liability. This bill directly affects North Dakota parents who homeschool their children and choose to claim this tax benefit.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit reducing taxable income for home-education expenses, aligning with tax relief for families.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates tax credit for home education expenses, expanding parental access to educational resources and funding for K-12 home schooling options.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits Higher Education

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signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 19, 2025

SB 2043: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 5 of section 15.1-13-26 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to denial of or immediate revocation of a teaching license for crimes against a child and sexual offenses.

SB 2043 amends North Dakota law to require immediate revocation of a teaching license for educators convicted of crimes against children or sexual offenses. The bill directly affects current and future teachers who face such convictions, removing the previous requirement for a separate license review process. Key provisions change Section 15.1-13-26 of the North Dakota Century Code to mandate automatic license revocation upon conviction for these specific crimes. The law, signed by the Governor on March 14, 2025, takes effect immediately upon conviction, ensuring educators convicted of these offenses can no longer teach without further administrative delay.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates immediate license revocation for educators convicted of crimes against children, strengthening teacher standards and student safety protections within education policy.95% confidence

signed · North Dakota · House Mar 25, 2025

HB 1164: AN ACT to amend and reenact subdivision a of subsection 5 of section 15.1-32-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to definitions of terms used for special education.

HB 1164 revises North Dakota's definition of "Student with a disability" in special education law to clarify which students qualify for services. The bill explicitly lists 11 specific disability categories, including autism, deafness, learning disabilities, and traumatic brain injury, that now qualify for special education support. This change directly affects students aged 3-21 in North Dakota public schools who require specialized instruction due to these conditions. The bill was signed into law by Governor on March 21, 2025, and filed with the Secretary of State.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationClarifies disability definitions to include 11 specific categories, ensuring eligible students receive special education services, expanding access for K-12 students with disabilities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Special Education

signed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 1, 2025

SB 2353: AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 15.1-09.1-02.1 and 54-44.4-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to regional education associations.

SB 2353 amends North Dakota law to define required services for regional education associations (REAs) seeking state funding and streamline contracting for these services. It mandates that REAs must provide professional development coordination, technology support, school improvement assistance, student data analysis help, and curriculum enrichment to member school districts (Section 15.1-09.1-02.1). The bill also adds contracts between the Department of Public Instruction and REAs to an exception list in state procurement rules, allowing direct contracting without standard competitive bidding (Section 54-44.4-02). This directly affects school districts participating in REAs and the state's education funding structure. The changes aim to clarify REA service obligations and simplify administrative processes for education support.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates REAs to provide curriculum enrichment, professional development, and tech support, strengthening educational services for schools.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates REAs to provide technology support as a required service, advancing tech integration in education through state-funded regional associations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

passed both · North Dakota · House Apr 4, 2025

HB 1220: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 15-10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the creation of a North Dakota accelerated degree for high-demand occupations.

HB 1220 would establish a new "North Dakota accelerated degree" program for high-demand occupations within the state's education code. This program would allow students to earn credentials more quickly in fields with significant workforce needs, directly benefiting students seeking faster entry into these careers. The key mechanism is creating a new section in North Dakota's Century Code (Chapter 15-10) to formally authorize and structure these accelerated pathways. The bill focuses on concrete policy changes to streamline education-to-employment for specific high-demand occupations.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates accelerated degree program for high-demand occupations, expanding educational pathways and workforce access for students in higher education.95% confidence

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passed both · North Dakota · House Apr 8, 2025

HB 1510: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 15.1-18.2 and a new section to chapter 50-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to financial planning resources for new teachers and onsite child care; and to provide for a legislative management study.

HB 1510 creates new sections in North Dakota's state law requiring public school districts to provide financial planning resources for new teachers during their first year. It also mandates that school districts establish onsite child care options for teachers with children attending those schools. The bill includes a separate provision directing the legislature to conduct a management study on administrative practices. These changes directly affect new teachers and school districts across North Dakota.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates financial planning resources and onsite child care for teachers, directly supporting educators' needs and retention in K-12 schools.90% confidence

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passed both · North Dakota · Senate Apr 16, 2025

SB 2234: A BILL for an Act to provide a statement of legislative intent regarding choice ready grants to school districts.

SB 2234 appropriates $2 million from North Dakota's general fund for competitive grants to school districts to help high school students meet the state's "choice ready" framework. The bill requires school districts to apply with specific plans showing how grant funds will develop students' skills for postsecondary education, careers, or military service - directly affecting school districts and their high school students. Funds cannot cover general supplies or equipment but must support targeted experiences like career training or college preparation. The grants are intended for the 2025-2027 biennium and align with the state's goal of ensuring all students graduate prepared for life after high school.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $2M from state general fund for targeted school grants, directly increasing public education funding per bill's summary.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $2M in state funds for competitive grants to develop high school students' skills for postsecondary/careers, directly advancing educational programs and funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Higher Education K-12 Education

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