N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-21-02 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-21 / Section 15.1-21-02
15.1-21-02. High schools - Required units (Effective through July 31, 2027)
Status: in_force

15.1-21-02. High schools - Required units. (Effective through July 31, 2027)

1. To be approved by the superintendent of public instruction, each public and nonpublic

high school shall provide instruction in or make available to each student:

a. Four units of English language arts from a sequence that includes literature,

composition, and speech;

b. Four units of mathematics, including:

(1) One unit of algebra II; and

(2) One unit for which algebra II is a prerequisite;

c. Four units of science, including:

(1) One unit of physical science; and

(2) One unit of biology;

d. Four units of social studies, including:

(1) One unit of world history;

(2) One unit of United States history, including Native American tribal history;

and

(3) (a) One unit of problems of democracy; or

(b) One-half unit of United States government and one-half unit of

economics;

e. One-half unit of health;

f. One-half unit of physical education during each school year, provided that once

every four years the unit must be a concept-based fitness class that includes

instruction in the assessment, improvement, and maintenance of personal fitness;

g. Two units of fine arts, at least one of which must be music;

h. Two units of the same foreign or native American language;

i. One unit of an advanced placement course or one unit of a dual-credit course;

j. Two units of career and technical education from a coordinated plan of study

recommended by the department of career and technical education and approved

by the superintendent of public instruction; and

k. One unit of computer science or cybersecurity.

2. In addition to the requirements of subsection 1, each public and nonpublic high school

shall:

a. Make available to each student, at least once every two years, one-half unit of

North Dakota studies, with an emphasis on the geography, history, and

agriculture of this state; and

b. Develop a computer science and cybersecurity integration plan to ensure

introduction to computer science and cybersecurity knowledge. The board of a

public school or school district shall approve a plan by July 1, 2024.

3. Each unit which must be made available under this section must meet or exceed the

state content standards, unless a school district or governing board of a nonpublic high

school has adopted a mastery framework policy and awards units based on the

successful completion of the relevant portions of the North Dakota learning continuum.

A mastery framework policy adopted by a school district or governing board of a

nonpublic high school must identify the portions of the North Dakota learning

continuum which must be mastered for a student to attain units necessary for high

school graduation under section 15.1-21-02.2.

4. For purposes of this section, unless the context otherwise requires, "make available"

means that:

a. Each public high school and nonpublic high school shall allow students to select

units over the course of a high school career from a list that includes at least

those required by this section;

b. If a student selects a unit from the list required by this section, the public high

school or the nonpublic high school shall provide the unit to the student; and

c. The unit may be provided to the student through any delivery method not contrary

to state law and may include classroom or individual instruction and distance

learning options, including interactive video, computer instruction,

correspondence courses, and postsecondary enrollment under chapter 15.1-25.

5. The board of a school district may not impose any fees or charges upon a student for

the provision of or participation in units as provided in this section, other than the fees

permitted by section 15.1-09-36.

6. If in order to meet the minimum requirements of this section a school district includes

academic courses offered by a postsecondary institution under chapter 15.1-25, the

school district shall:

a. Pay all costs of the student's attendance, except those fees that are permissible

under section 15.1-09-36; and

b. Transport the student to and from the location at which the course is offered or

provide mileage reimbursement to the student if transportation is provided by the

student or the student's family.

7. The requirements of this section do not apply to alternative high schools or alternative

high school education programs.

8. The requirements of subdivisions g and h of subsection 1 do not apply to the North

Dakota youth correctional center.

High schools - Required units. (Effective after July 31, 2027)

1. To be approved by the superintendent of public instruction, each public and nonpublic

high school shall provide instruction in or make available to each student:

a. Four units of English language arts from a sequence that includes literature,

composition, and speech;

b. Four units of mathematics, including:

(1) One unit of algebra II; and

(2) One unit for which algebra II is a prerequisite;

c. Four units of science, including:

(1) One unit of physical science; and

(2) One unit of biology;

d. Four units of social studies, including:

(1) One unit of world history;

(2) One unit of United States history, including Native American tribal history;

and

(3) (a) One unit of problems of democracy; or

(b) One-half unit of United States government and one-half unit of

economics;

e. One-half unit of health;

f. One-half unit of physical education during each school year, including requiring

participation in the presidential physical fitness test, provided that once every four

years the unit must be a concept-based fitness class that includes instruction in

the assessment, improvement, and maintenance of personal fitness;

g. Two units of fine arts, at least one of which must be music;

h. Two units of the same foreign or native American language;

i. One unit of an advanced placement course or one unit of a dual-credit course;

j. Two units of career and technical education from a coordinated plan of study

recommended by the department of career and technical education and approved

by the superintendent of public instruction; and

k. One unit of computer science or cybersecurity.

2. In addition to the requirements of subsection 1, each public and nonpublic high school

shall:

a. Make available to each student, at least once every two years, one-half unit of

North Dakota studies, with an emphasis on the geography, history, and

agriculture of this state; and

b. Develop a computer science and cybersecurity integration plan to ensure

introduction to computer science and cybersecurity knowledge. The board of a

public school or school district shall approve a plan by July 1, 2024.

3. Each unit which must be made available under this section must meet or exceed the

state content standards, unless a school district or governing board of a nonpublic high

school has adopted a mastery framework policy and awards units based on the

successful completion of the relevant portions of the North Dakota learning continuum.

A mastery framework policy adopted by a school district or governing board of a

nonpublic high school must identify the portions of the North Dakota learning

continuum which must be mastered for a student to attain units necessary for high

school graduation under section 15.1-21-02.2.

4. For purposes of this section, unless the context otherwise requires, "make available"

means that:

a. Each public high school and nonpublic high school shall allow students to select

units over the course of a high school career from a list that includes at least

those required by this section;

b. If a student selects a unit from the list required by this section, the public high

school or the nonpublic high school shall provide the unit to the student; and

c. The unit may be provided to the student through any delivery method not contrary

to state law and may include classroom or individual instruction and distance

learning options, including interactive video, computer instruction,

correspondence courses, and postsecondary enrollment under chapter 15.1-25.

5. The board of a school district may not impose any fees or charges upon a student for

the provision of or participation in units as provided in this section, other than the fees

permitted by section 15.1-09-36.

6. If in order to meet the minimum requirements of this section a school district includes

academic courses offered by a postsecondary institution under chapter 15.1-25, the

school district shall:

a. Pay all costs of the student's attendance, except those fees that are permissible

under section 15.1-09-36; and

b. Transport the student to and from the location at which the course is offered or

provide mileage reimbursement to the student if transportation is provided by the

student or the student's family.

7. The requirements of this section do not apply to alternative high schools or alternative

high school education programs.

8. The requirements of subdivisions g and h of subsection 1 do not apply to the North

Dakota youth correctional center.

9. The superintendent of public instruction may establish criteria for and exceptions to the

presidential physical fitness test under subdivision f of subsection 1.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-07-14 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-07 / Section 15.1-07-14
15.1-07-14. Qualified elector
Status: in_force

15.1-07-14. Qualified elector

1. An individual who is a qualified elector of this state may:

a. Vote to elect board members for the school district in which the individual resides;

b. Serve as a board member for the school district in which the individual resides;

and

c. Serve as a judge or clerk of election for the school district in which the individual

resides.

2. For the purposes of elections held under this chapter, an individual residing on a

military installation is deemed to be a resident of a school district if the school district

admits students from the military installation pursuant to a contract and receives

impact aid pursuant to Public Law No. 81-874 [64 Stat. 1100; 20 U.S.C. 236 et seq.],

as amended.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-21-12 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-21 / Section 15.1-21-12
15.1-21-12. Professional development - Use of available funds
Status: repealed

15.1-21-12. Professional development - Use of available funds

Repealed by S.L. 2021, ch. 139, § 1.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-09-15 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-09 / Section 15.1-09-15
15.1-09-15. School district election - Declaration of winner
Status: in_force

15.1-09-15. School district election - Declaration of winner

On the thirteenth day after the election, the school board shall meet to canvass all election

returns and shall declare the result of an election and, in the case of a tie, within three days from

the determination of a winner. However, if the election is held under an agreement with a city or

county pursuant to sections 15.1-09-22 and 15.1-09-24, the returns must be canvassed and the

winners declared as set out in the agreement. The individual receiving the highest number of

votes for an office must be declared elected. The board shall record the result of the election.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-27-35.1 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-27 / Section 15.1-27-35.1
15.1-27-35.1. Average daily membership - Reduction in grade levels
Status: in_force

15.1-27-35.1. Average daily membership - Reduction in grade levels

If a school district offers fewer grade levels than the district offered the previous school year,

the superintendent of public instruction shall determine the district's average daily membership

using only those grade levels that the district offers during the current school year.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-14-12 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-14 / Section 15.1-14-12
15.1-14-12. School district superintendent - Employed for less than two years - Notification of nonrenewal
Status: in_force

15.1-14-12. School district superintendent - Employed for less than two years -

Notification of nonrenewal.

1. If the board of a school district elects not to renew the contract of a superintendent

who has been employed by the board in that position for less than two years, the

board shall provide written notice of the nonrenewal to the superintendent before May

first. At the request of the superintendent, the board shall meet with the

superintendent, in executive session, to convey the reasons for the nonrenewal.

2. No claim for libel or slander may be brought regarding any communication made at an

executive session held in accordance with this section.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-27-03.2 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-27 / Section 15.1-27-03.2
15.1-27-03.2. School district size weighting factor - Weighted student units (Effective through June 30, 2028)
Status: in_force

15.1-27-03.2. School district size weighting factor - Weighted student units. (Effective

through June 30, 2028)

1. For each school district in the state, the superintendent of public instruction shall

assign a baseline school district size weighting factor of:

a. 1.36 if the students in average daily membership number fewer than 110;

b. 1.35 if the students in average daily membership number at least 110 but fewer

than 125;

c. 1.34 if the students in average daily membership number at least 125 but fewer

than 130;

d. 1.33 if the students in average daily membership number at least 130 but fewer

than 135;

e. 1.32 if the students in average daily membership number at least 135 but fewer

than 140;

f. 1.31 if the students in average daily membership number at least 140 but fewer

than 145;

g. 1.30 if the students in average daily membership number at least 145 but fewer

than 150;

h. 1.29 if the students in average daily membership number at least 150 but fewer

than 155;

i. 1.28 if the students in average daily membership number at least 155 but fewer

than 160;

j. 1.27 if the students in average daily membership number at least 160 but fewer

than 165;

k. 1.26 if the students in average daily membership number at least 165 but fewer

than 175;

l. 1.25 if the students in average daily membership number at least 175 but fewer

than 185;

m. 1.24 if the students in average daily membership number at least 185 but fewer

than 200;

n. 1.23 if the students in average daily membership number at least 200 but fewer

than 215;

o. 1.22 if the students in average daily membership number at least 215 but fewer

than 230;

p. 1.21 if the students in average daily membership number at least 230 but fewer

than 245;

q. 1.20 if the students in average daily membership number at least 245 but fewer

than 260;

r. 1.19 if the students in average daily membership number at least 260 but fewer

than 270;

s. 1.18 if the students in average daily membership number at least 270 but fewer

than 275;

t. 1.17 if the students in average daily membership number at least 275 but fewer

than 280;

u. 1.16 if the students in average daily membership number at least 280 but fewer

than 285;

v. 1.15 if the students in average daily membership number at least 285 but fewer

than 290;

w. 1.14 if the students in average daily membership number at least 290 but fewer

than 295;

x. 1.13 if the students in average daily membership number at least 295 but fewer

than 300;

y. 1.12 if the students in average daily membership number at least 300 but fewer

than 305;

z. 1.11 if the students in average daily membership number at least 305 but fewer

than 310;

aa. 1.10 if the students in average daily membership number at least 310 but fewer

than 320;

bb. 1.09 if the students in average daily membership number at least 320 but fewer

than 335;

cc. 1.08 if the students in average daily membership number at least 335 but fewer

than 350;

dd. 1.07 if the students in average daily membership number at least 350 but fewer

than 360;

ee. 1.06 if the students in average daily membership number at least 360 but fewer

than 370;

ff. 1.05 if the students in average daily membership number at least 370 but fewer

than 380;

gg. 1.04 if the students in average daily membership number at least 380 but fewer

than 390;

hh. 1.03 if the students in average daily membership number at least 390 but fewer

than 400;

ii. 1.02 if the students in average daily membership number at least 400 but fewer

than 600;

jj. 1.01 if the students in average daily membership number at least 600 but fewer

than 900; and

kk. 1.00 if the students in average daily membership number at least 900.

2. Beginning with the 2021-22 school year and each school year thereafter until the

2027-28 school year, the superintendent of public instruction shall assign a school

district size weighting factor determined by increasing the baseline weighting factor

under subsection 1 each year by fourteen and twenty-nine hundredths percent of the

difference between the weighting factor under this subsection and the baseline

weighting factor under subsection 1 for the same school district size. For the 2027-28

school year and each school year thereafter, the superintendent of public instruction

shall assign a school district size weighting factor of:

a. 1.72 if the students in average daily membership number fewer than 110;

b. 1.68 if the students in average daily membership number at least 110 but fewer

than 125;

c. 1.64 if the students in average daily membership number at least 125 but fewer

than 130;

d. 1.60 if the students in average daily membership number at least 130 but fewer

than 135;

e. 1.56 if the students in average daily membership number at least 135 but fewer

than 140;

f. 1.52 if the students in average daily membership number at least 140 but fewer

than 145;

g. 1.49 if the students in average daily membership number at least 145 but fewer

than 150;

h. 1.45 if the students in average daily membership number at least 150 but fewer

than 155;

i. 1.42 if the students in average daily membership number at least 155 but fewer

than 160;

j. 1.39 if the students in average daily membership number at least 160 but fewer

than 165;

k. 1.36 if the students in average daily membership number at least 165 but fewer

than 175;

l. 1.33 if the students in average daily membership number at least 175 but fewer

than 185;

m. 1.30 if the students in average daily membership number at least 185 but fewer

than 200;

n. 1.27 if the students in average daily membership number at least 200 but fewer

than 215;

o. 1.25 if the students in average daily membership number at least 215 but fewer

than 230;

p. 1.22 if the students in average daily membership number at least 230 but fewer

than 245;

q. 1.20 if the students in average daily membership number at least 245 but fewer

than 260;

r. 1.19 if the students in average daily membership number at least 260 but fewer

than 270;

s. 1.18 if the students in average daily membership number at least 270 but fewer

than 275;

t. 1.17 if the students in average daily membership number at least 275 but fewer

than 280;

u. 1.16 if the students in average daily membership number at least 280 but fewer

than 285;

v. 1.15 if the students in average daily membership number at least 285 but fewer

than 290;

w. 1.14 if the students in average daily membership number at least 290 but fewer

than 295;

x. 1.13 if the students in average daily membership number at least 295 but fewer

than 300;

y. 1.12 if the students in average daily membership number at least 300 but fewer

than 305;

z. 1.11 if the students in average daily membership number at least 305 but fewer

than 310;

aa. 1.10 if the students in average daily membership number at least 310 but fewer

than 320;

bb. 1.09 if the students in average daily membership number at least 320 but fewer

than 335;

cc. 1.08 if the students in average daily membership number at least 335 but fewer

than 350;

dd. 1.07 if the students in average daily membership number at least 350 but fewer

than 360;

ee. 1.06 if the students in average daily membership number at least 360 but fewer

than 370;

ff. 1.05 if the students in average daily membership number at least 370 but fewer

than 380;

gg. 1.04 if the students in average daily membership number at least 380 but fewer

than 390;

hh. 1.03 if the students in average daily membership number at least 390 but fewer

than 400;

ii. 1.02 if the students in average daily membership number at least 400 but fewer

than 600;

jj. 1.01 if the students in average daily membership number at least 600 but fewer

than 900; and

kk. 1.00 if the students in average daily membership number at least 900.

3. The superintendent of public instruction shall impute an average daily membership for

each school district that does not include a high school and use the imputed average

daily membership to determine the school district size weighting factor under this

section. To determine the imputed average daily membership, the superintendent of

public instruction shall divide the school district's average daily membership by 0.60.

4. The school district size weighting factor determined under this section and multiplied

by a school district's weighted average daily membership equals the district's weighted

student units. For school districts that operate multiple kindergarten through grade

twelve buildings at least fourteen miles [22.53 kilometers] apart, or multiple buildings at

least fourteen miles [22.53 kilometers] apart with no replicated grades, the

superintendent of public instruction shall determine the school size weighting factor for

each building separately, with no adjustment for elementary schools. The

superintendent of public instruction shall multiply the school size weighting factor for

each building by the school district's weighted average daily membership to determine

each building's weighted student units. The superintendent of public instruction shall

combine the weighted student units of all buildings in the school district to determine

the school district's weighted student units.

5. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, the school district size weighting factor

assigned to a district may not be less than the factor arrived at when the highest

number of students possible in average daily membership is multiplied by the school

district size weighting factor for the subdivision immediately preceding the district's

actual subdivision and then divided by the district's average daily membership.

School district size weighting factor - Weighted student units. (Effective after

June 30, 2028)

1. For each school district in the state, the superintendent of public instruction shall

assign a baseline school district size weighting factor of:

a. 1.36 if the students in average daily membership number fewer than 110;

b. 1.35 if the students in average daily membership number at least 110 but fewer

than 125;

c. 1.34 if the students in average daily membership number at least 125 but fewer

than 130;

d. 1.33 if the students in average daily membership number at least 130 but fewer

than 135;

e. 1.32 if the students in average daily membership number at least 135 but fewer

than 140;

f. 1.31 if the students in average daily membership number at least 140 but fewer

than 145;

g. 1.30 if the students in average daily membership number at least 145 but fewer

than 150;

h. 1.29 if the students in average daily membership number at least 150 but fewer

than 155;

i. 1.28 if the students in average daily membership number at least 155 but fewer

than 160;

j. 1.27 if the students in average daily membership number at least 160 but fewer

than 165;

k. 1.26 if the students in average daily membership number at least 165 but fewer

than 175;

l. 1.25 if the students in average daily membership number at least 175 but fewer

than 185;

m. 1.24 if the students in average daily membership number at least 185 but fewer

than 200;

n. 1.23 if the students in average daily membership number at least 200 but fewer

than 215;

o. 1.22 if the students in average daily membership number at least 215 but fewer

than 230;

p. 1.21 if the students in average daily membership number at least 230 but fewer

than 245;

q. 1.20 if the students in average daily membership number at least 245 but fewer

than 260;

r. 1.19 if the students in average daily membership number at least 260 but fewer

than 270;

s. 1.18 if the students in average daily membership number at least 270 but fewer

than 275;

t. 1.17 if the students in average daily membership number at least 275 but fewer

than 280;

u. 1.16 if the students in average daily membership number at least 280 but fewer

than 285;

v. 1.15 if the students in average daily membership number at least 285 but fewer

than 290;

w. 1.14 if the students in average daily membership number at least 290 but fewer

than 295;

x. 1.13 if the students in average daily membership number at least 295 but fewer

than 300;

y. 1.12 if the students in average daily membership number at least 300 but fewer

than 305;

z. 1.11 if the students in average daily membership number at least 305 but fewer

than 310;

aa. 1.10 if the students in average daily membership number at least 310 but fewer

than 320;

bb. 1.09 if the students in average daily membership number at least 320 but fewer

than 335;

cc. 1.08 if the students in average daily membership number at least 335 but fewer

than 350;

dd. 1.07 if the students in average daily membership number at least 350 but fewer

than 360;

ee. 1.06 if the students in average daily membership number at least 360 but fewer

than 370;

ff. 1.05 if the students in average daily membership number at least 370 but fewer

than 380;

gg. 1.04 if the students in average daily membership number at least 380 but fewer

than 390;

hh. 1.03 if the students in average daily membership number at least 390 but fewer

than 400;

ii. 1.02 if the students in average daily membership number at least 400 but fewer

than 600;

jj. 1.01 if the students in average daily membership number at least 600 but fewer

than 900; and

kk. 1.00 if the students in average daily membership number at least 900.

2. Beginning with the 2021-22 school year and each school year thereafter until the

2027-28 school year, the superintendent of public instruction shall assign a school

district size weighting factor determined by increasing the baseline weighting factor

under subsection 1 each year by fourteen and twenty-nine hundredths percent of the

difference between the weighting factor under this subsection and the baseline

weighting factor under subsection 1 for the same school district size. For the 2027-28

school year and each school year thereafter, the superintendent of public instruction

shall assign a school district size weighting factor of:

a. 1.72 if the students in average daily membership number fewer than 110;

b. 1.68 if the students in average daily membership number at least 110 but fewer

than 125;

c. 1.64 if the students in average daily membership number at least 125 but fewer

than 130;

d. 1.60 if the students in average daily membership number at least 130 but fewer

than 135;

e. 1.56 if the students in average daily membership number at least 135 but fewer

than 140;

f. 1.52 if the students in average daily membership number at least 140 but fewer

than 145;

g. 1.49 if the students in average daily membership number at least 145 but fewer

than 150;

h. 1.45 if the students in average daily membership number at least 150 but fewer

than 155;

i. 1.42 if the students in average daily membership number at least 155 but fewer

than 160;

j. 1.39 if the students in average daily membership number at least 160 but fewer

than 165;

k. 1.36 if the students in average daily membership number at least 165 but fewer

than 175;

l. 1.33 if the students in average daily membership number at least 175 but fewer

than 185;

m. 1.30 if the students in average daily membership number at least 185 but fewer

than 200;

n. 1.27 if the students in average daily membership number at least 200 but fewer

than 215;

o. 1.25 if the students in average daily membership number at least 215 but fewer

than 230;

p. 1.22 if the students in average daily membership number at least 230 but fewer

than 245;

q. 1.20 if the students in average daily membership number at least 245 but fewer

than 260;

r. 1.19 if the students in average daily membership number at least 260 but fewer

than 270;

s. 1.18 if the students in average daily membership number at least 270 but fewer

than 275;

t. 1.17 if the students in average daily membership number at least 275 but fewer

than 280;

u. 1.16 if the students in average daily membership number at least 280 but fewer

than 285;

v. 1.15 if the students in average daily membership number at least 285 but fewer

than 290;

w. 1.14 if the students in average daily membership number at least 290 but fewer

than 295;

x. 1.13 if the students in average daily membership number at least 295 but fewer

than 300;

y. 1.12 if the students in average daily membership number at least 300 but fewer

than 305;

z. 1.11 if the students in average daily membership number at least 305 but fewer

than 310;

aa. 1.10 if the students in average daily membership number at least 310 but fewer

than 320;

bb. 1.09 if the students in average daily membership number at least 320 but fewer

than 335;

cc. 1.08 if the students in average daily membership number at least 335 but fewer

than 350;

dd. 1.07 if the students in average daily membership number at least 350 but fewer

than 360;

ee. 1.06 if the students in average daily membership number at least 360 but fewer

than 370;

ff. 1.05 if the students in average daily membership number at least 370 but fewer

than 380;

gg. 1.04 if the students in average daily membership number at least 380 but fewer

than 390;

hh. 1.03 if the students in average daily membership number at least 390 but fewer

than 400;

ii. 1.02 if the students in average daily membership number at least 400 but fewer

than 600;

jj. 1.01 if the students in average daily membership number at least 600 but fewer

than 900; and

kk. 1.00 if the students in average daily membership number at least 900.

3. The superintendent of public instruction shall impute an average daily membership for

each school district that does not include a high school and use the imputed average

daily membership to determine the school district size weighting factor under this

section. To determine the imputed average daily membership, the superintendent of

public instruction shall divide the school district's average daily membership by 0.60.

4. The school district size weighting factor determined under this section and multiplied

by a school district's weighted average daily membership equals the district's weighted

student units. For for school districts that operate multiple kindergarten through grade

twelve buildings at least fourteen miles [22.53 kilometers] apart, or multiple buildings at

least fourteen miles [22.53 kilometers] apart with no replicated grades, the

superintendent of public instruction shall determine the school size weighting factor for

each building separately. The superintendent of public instruction shall multiply the

school size weighting factor for each building by the school district's weighted average

daily membership to determine each building's weighted student units. The

superintendent of public instruction shall combine the weighted student units of all

buildings in the school district to determine the school district's weighted student units.

5. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, the school district size weighting factor

assigned to a district may not be less than the factor arrived at when the highest

number of students possible in average daily membership is multiplied by the school

district size weighting factor for the subdivision immediately preceding the district's

actual subdivision and then divided by the district's average daily membership.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-26-01 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-26 / Section 15.1-26-01
15.1-26-01. Definitions - Adult and adult basic and secondary education
Status: in_force

15.1-26-01. Definitions - Adult and adult basic and secondary education

For purposes of this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. "Adult" means any individual who is beyond the age of compulsory school attendance.

2. "Adult basic and secondary education" means:

a. Instructional services for adults who:

(1) Do not have the basic literacy skills necessary to function effectively in

society;

(2) Do not have a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary

education; or

(3) Have not reached a level of education equivalent to that required for a

certificate of graduation to be issued.

b. Education for adults whose inability to speak, read, or write English is a

substantial impairment of their ability to obtain or retain employment

commensurate with their ability.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-07-17 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-07 / Section 15.1-07-17
15.1-07-17. School district contracts - Conflict of interest - Penalty
Status: in_force

15.1-07-17. School district contracts - Conflict of interest - Penalty

1. A school board member or other school officer who has a conflict of interest in any

contract requiring the expenditure of school funds shall disclose the conflict to the

board and may not participate in any discussions or votes regarding that contract

without the consent of all other board members.

2. For purposes of this section, a conflict of interest means the personal, professional, or

pecuniary interest of an individual, the individual's spouse or relative, or the individual's

business or professional associate.

3. Any person who violates this section is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-02-24 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-02 / Section 15.1-02-24
15.1-02-24. Superintendent of public instruction - Cardiac emergency response plan for public and nonpublic schools and athletic events
Status: in_force

15.1-02-24. Superintendent of public instruction - Cardiac emergency response plan

for public and nonpublic schools and athletic events.

1. As used in this section:

a. "Automated external defibrillator" means a lightweight, portable device capable of

delivering an electric shock through an individual's chest to the individual's heart,

which is used in the event of cardiac arrest to attempt to stop an irregular

heartbeat and allow a normal rhythm to resume.

b. "Cardiac arrest" means a life-threatening event in which an individual's heart

unexpectedly stops beating.

c. "Cardiac emergency response plan" or "plan" means a written document

establishing the specific steps to reduce the chance of death from cardiac arrest.

2. The department of health and human services, in collaboration with the superintendent

of public instruction, shall create a customizable cardiac emergency response plan

template for schools and nonpublic schools to use to develop a plan tailored to the

school or nonpublic school.

3. The cardiac emergency response plan template must integrate core elements

established by the American heart association or other nationally recognized

organization. The plan template must require:

a. Review and adoption of the cardiac emergency response plan by the district crisis

management team, which must be reviewed annually.

b. Activation of the team if an individual experiences sudden cardiac arrest.

c. Placement of automated external defibrillators on school grounds.

d. Routine maintenance of automated external defibrillators.

e. Distribution of the plan on school grounds.

f. Stipulation of appropriate school personnel, including licensed coaches, school

nurses, and athletic trainers, to receive training.

g. Coordination with local emergency medical services providers.

h. Annual review and evaluation of the plan.

4. Beginning with the 2027-28 school year, each public and nonpublic school shall:

a. Using the template provided by the department of health and human services,

develop a cardiac emergency response plan for inclusion in the school district

crisis management plan for use by school personnel if an individual experiences

sudden cardiac arrest or a similar life-threatening emergency on school-owned

grounds, and school-owned athletic venues.

b. Place each automated external defibrillator on school grounds according to the

guidelines established by the American heart association or an organization

focused on emergency cardiovascular care.

c. Identify each automated external defibrillator with appropriate signage.

5. A school, board of a school district and each individual member of the board,

governing board and each individual governing board member of a nonpublic school,

administrator, principal, teacher, school employee, and any member of the school

district crisis management team, whether a student or an adult, are immune from any

liability that might otherwise be incurred as a result of an injury caused by any act or

omission while carrying out any elements of the cardiac emergency response plan as

developed or implemented in accordance with this section.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-27-36 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-27 / Section 15.1-27-36
15.1-27-36. Definitions
Status: repealed

15.1-27-36. Definitions

Repealed by S.L. 2007, ch. 163, § 58.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-27-17 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-27 / Section 15.1-27-17
15.1-27-17. Per student payments - Reorganization of school districts - Separate weighting factor
Status: in_force

15.1-27-17. Per student payments - Reorganization of school districts - Separate

weighting factor.

1. Notwithstanding section 15.1-27-03.2, the superintendent of public instruction shall

create and assign a separate weighting factor to any school district that reorganizes on

or after July 1, 2007.

2. a. The separate weighting factor must allow the reorganized school district to

receive a payment rate equivalent to that which each separate school district

would have received had the reorganization not taken place.

b. The separate weighting factor must be computed to four decimal places.

c. The provisions of this subsection are effective for a period of four years from the

date of the reorganization.

3. At the beginning of the fifth and at the beginning of the sixth years after the date of the

reorganization, the superintendent of public instruction shall make proportionate

adjustments in the assigned weighting factor so that beginning with the seventh year

after the date of the reorganization, the weighting factor that will be applied to the

reorganized district is that provided in section 15.1-27-03.2.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-18.2-03.1 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-18.2 / Section 15.1-18.2-03.1
15.1-18.2-03.1. Professional development advisory committee - Reimbursement of members
Status: repealed

15.1-18.2-03.1. Professional development advisory committee - Reimbursement of

members.

Repealed by S.L. 2011, ch. 147, § 43.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-23-05 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-23 / Section 15.1-23-05
15.1-23-05. Home education - Academic records
Status: in_force

15.1-23-05. Home education - Academic records

A parent supervising home education shall maintain an annual record of courses taken by

the child and the child's academic progress assessments, including any standardized

achievement test results. If the child transfers to a public school district, the parent shall furnish

the record, upon request, to the school district superintendent or other administrator.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-03-01 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-03 / Section 15.1-03-01
15.1-03-01. Department of public instruction - Establishment
Status: in_force

15.1-03-01. Department of public instruction - Establishment

There is established a department of public instruction. The superintendent of public

instruction is the chief administrative officer of the department of public instruction.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-18-03 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-18 / Section 15.1-18-03
15.1-18-03. Grades nine through twelve - Teacher qualifications - Exceptions
Status: repealed

15.1-18-03. Grades nine through twelve - Teacher qualifications - Exceptions

Repealed by S.L. 2003, ch. 157, § 11.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-09-40 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-09 / Section 15.1-09-40
15.1-09-40. Sharing of levied taxes - Contract
Status: in_force

15.1-09-40. Sharing of levied taxes - Contract

The boards of two or more school districts may contract to share levied taxes in all or a

portion of their respective districts. The rate of taxes to be levied on any property in the joint

taxing area or district is the rate of tax provided for in the contract, not exceeding any levy

limitations under chapter 57-15. The auditor of each county in which all or a portion of a

contracting district is located shall fix and levy taxes on that portion of the property which is

described in the contract and is located in the county at the rate set by the contract.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-21-30 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-21 / Section 15.1-21-30
15.1-21-30. Curriculum - Kindergarten through grade three - Foreign language - Pilot program
Status: in_force

15.1-21-30. Curriculum - Kindergarten through grade three - Foreign language - Pilot

program.

Beginning with the 2025-26 school year and continuing through the 2026-27 school year,

the superintendent of public instruction shall establish and operate a pilot program to provide

annual grants to schools that provide instruction in a foreign language to students in

kindergarten through grade three. Grants awarded under the program may be used for program

costs, materials, or stipends. Grants awarded under this program may not exceed two thousand

five hundred dollars per school per year. The superintendent shall develop the requirements and

procedures for a school to participate in the program.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-13-33 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-13 / Section 15.1-13-33
15.1-13-33. National board certification fund - Creation - Continuing appropriation
Status: repealed

15.1-13-33. National board certification fund - Creation - Continuing appropriation

Repealed by S.L. 2011, ch. 39, § 23.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-18.1-01 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-18.1 / Section 15.1-18.1-01
15.1-18.1-01. Definitions
Status: in_force

15.1-18.1-01. Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. "Board" means the education standards and practices board.

2. "Certification" means national board certification as provided by the national board.

3. "National board" means the national board for professional teaching standards.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-25-04 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-25 / Section 15.1-25-04
15.1-25-04. Transportation - Responsibility of student
Status: in_force

15.1-25-04. Transportation - Responsibility of student

The student and the student's parent or legal guardian are responsible for transportation

arrangements and all costs of transportation associated with a student's attendance at a

postsecondary institution under this chapter.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-35-03 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-35 / Section 15.1-35-03
15.1-35-03. Administration of program - Rules - Disbursement of funds
Status: in_force

15.1-35-03. Administration of program - Rules - Disbursement of funds

In order to provide for the establishment, maintenance, operation, and expansion of any

child nutrition and food distribution program, the superintendent of public instruction may:

1. Contract with any public or private entity.

2. Adopt rules.

3. Employ personnel.

4. Provide technical advice and assistance to any public or private entity.

5. Assist in the training of personnel.

6. Disburse state and federal funds.

7. Take any other necessary action, in accordance with state and federal law.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-09-48 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-09 / Section 15.1-09-48
15.1-09-48. Board of education of city of Fargo - Tax collection
Status: in_force

15.1-09-48. Board of education of city of Fargo - Tax collection

1. The board of education of the city of Fargo may levy taxes within the boundaries of the

Fargo public school district and cause the taxes to be collected in the same manner as

other city taxes, provided the taxes meet the requirements or limitations of this title and

title 57. The business manager of the board of education shall certify the rate for each

purpose to the city auditor in time to be added to the annual tax list of the city.

2. The city auditor shall calculate and extend upon the annual assessment roll and tax list

any tax levied by the board of education. The tax must be collected in the same

manner as other city taxes.

3. If the city council fails to levy any tax for city purposes or fails to cause an assessment

roll or tax list to be made, the board of education may make an assessment roll and

tax list and submit the roll to the city auditor with a warrant for the collection of the tax.

The board of education may cause the tax to be collected in the same manner as

other city taxes are collected or as otherwise provided by resolution of the board.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-07-06 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-07 / Section 15.1-07-06
15.1-07-06. District's limit of indebtedness - Increase
Status: in_force

15.1-07-06. District's limit of indebtedness - Increase

If a majority of the votes cast are in favor of increasing the school district's limit of

indebtedness, the limit is raised to ten percent of the assessed valuation of all taxable property

in the district.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-19-23 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-19 / Section 15.1-19-23
15.1-19-23. Medication program - Establishment - Opt-out - Liability - Immunity from liability
Status: in_force

15.1-19-23. Medication program - Establishment - Opt-out - Liability - Immunity from

liability.

1. The board of a school district or the governing body of a nonpublic school may

establish a program for providing medication to students that includes authorizing

individuals to provide medication to a student if the individual has received education

and training in medication administration and has received written consent of the

student's parent or guardian.

2. A teacher or classified staff member, who is not employed as a licensed health care

provider to provide medication, may choose to not provide medication under the

program established under subsection 1.

3. An individual authorized to provide medication under subsection 1, or a school district,

the board of a school district, or the governing body of a nonpublic school that

establishes a program for providing medication to students is not civilly or criminally

liable for any act or omission of that individual when acting in good faith while

providing medication to a student, except when the conduct amounts to gross

negligence.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-27-30 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-27 / Section 15.1-27-30
15.1-27-30. School district closure - Distribution of transportation payments
Status: repealed

15.1-27-30. School district closure - Distribution of transportation payments

Repealed by S.L. 2003, ch. 667, § 41.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-21-20 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-21 / Section 15.1-21-20
15.1-21-20. Summative assessment - General educational development diploma - Selection - Cost
Status: in_force

15.1-21-20. Summative assessment - General educational development diploma -

Selection - Cost.

1. Except as otherwise provided, each student pursuing a general educational

development diploma may take:

a. The ACT or an equivalent nationally recognized standardized test approved by

the state board of higher education; or

b. Three WorkKeys assessments or an equivalent nationally recognized

standardized test, recommended by the department of career and technical

education and approved by the superintendent of public instruction.

2. The student's career advisor or guidance counselor shall meet with the student to

review the student's assessment results.

3. This section is applicable only to a student who has not reached the age of twenty-one

before August first of the year of enrollment.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-21-29 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-21 / Section 15.1-21-29
15.1-21-29. Private tutors
Status: in_force

15.1-21-29. Private tutors

A board of a school district may adopt a policy to permit private tutors to provide tutoring

services on school premises.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-21-02.10 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-21 / Section 15.1-21-02.10
15.1-21-02.10. North Dakota scholarship
Status: in_force

15.1-21-02.10. North Dakota scholarship

A resident student who meets the requirements of section 15.1-21-02.6 is eligible to receive

a North Dakota scholarship if the student:

1. Completed an individual consultative process or a nine-week course under

subsection 2 of section 15.1-21-18;

2. Completed the civics test under section 15.1-21-27;

3. Completed a four-year rolling plan, as determined by the superintendent of public

instruction;

4. Obtained a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 grading scale, or an

equivalent course proficiency score if the student was enrolled in a school district

participating in an approved innovative education program under section 15.1-06-08.2

and the school district obtained a waiver under section 15.1-06-08.1;

5. Completed the requirements in at least four of the following while enrolled in grades

nine through twelve:

a. Twenty-five hours of community service;

b. A ninety-five percent attendance rate as determined under section 15.1-20-02.1,

not including any school-related absences;

c. A career exploration experience, as determined by the superintendent of public

instruction;

d. At least two years in organized cocurricular activities;

e. At least two years in organized extracurricular activities;

f. A capstone project, as determined by the superintendent of public instruction;

g. An online learning course; and

h. Successful demonstration of competency in twenty-first century skills, as

determined by the superintendent of public instruction; and

6. Completed the requirements in two of the following subdivisions while enrolled in

grades nine through twelve:

a. (1) Received:

(a) A scale score on the state's annual accountability assessment

administered under subsection 1 of section 15.1-21-08, which is

determined by the superintendent of public instruction to be of equal

academic rigor to the score under subparagraph b;

(b) A composite score of at least twenty-four on an ACT; or

(c) A score of at least 1180 on an SAT; and

(2) Completed the requirements in at least two of the following:

(a) A grade of at least "C" in an advanced placement course, or an

equivalent course proficiency score;

(b) A grade of at least "C" in a dual-credit English or mathematics course,

or an equivalent course proficiency score;

(c) A grade of at least "C" in one unit of algebra II, or an equivalent course

proficiency score;

(d) A grade of at least "C" in three fine arts courses;

(e) A score of at least three on an advanced placement examination;

(f) A score of at least four on an international baccalaureate examination;

and

(g) A cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 grading

scale, or an equivalent course proficiency score if the student was

enrolled in a school district participating in an approved innovative

education program under section 15.1-06-08.2 and the school district

obtained a waiver under section 15.1-06-08.1, in core courses

required for admission to institutions of higher education under the

control of the state board of higher education;

b. (1) Earned:

(a) Four units of career and technical education, including two units from

a coordinated plan of study recommended by the department of

career and technical education and approved by the superintendent of

public instruction;

(b) Three units of the same world language, indigenous language, or sign

language; or

(c) Two units of career and technical education, one unit of teaching

profession education or educational methodology and one unit of

advanced placement psychology, dual-credit psychology, child

development, peer-to-peer leadership, child-related careers, or any

combination thereof;

(2) Received:

(a) A scale score on the state's annual accountability assessment

administered under subsection 1 of section 15.1-21-08, which is

determined by the superintendent of public instruction to be of equal

academic rigor to the score under subparagraph b;

(b) A composite score of at least twenty-four on an ACT;

(c) A score of at least 1180 on an SAT; or

(d) A score of at least five on each of three WorkKeys assessments

recommended by the department of career and technical education

and approved by the superintendent of public instruction; and

(3) Successfully completed the requirements in at least two of the following:

(a) A career-ready practices course developed and recommended by the

department of career and technical education and approved by the

superintendent of public instruction;

(b) A grade of at least "C" in a dual-credit course, or an equivalent course

proficiency score;

(c) A technical assessment or industry credential, as determined by the

department of career and technical education;

(d) Forty hours in a workplace learning experience, approved by the

superintendent of public instruction;

(e) Forty hours in a work-based learning experience aligned to the

Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century

Act [Pub. L. 115-224; 132 Stat. 1563; 20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.]; and

(f) Received a score of at least three on a reading and mathematics

assessment administered under subsection 1 of section 15.1-21-08

while enrolled in grades nine through twelve; or

c. (1) Received:

(a) A score of at least fifty on an ASVAB test; or

(b) A score of at least thirty-one on an ASVAB test and successfully

completed basic training in one of the branches of the United States

military before high school graduation or within ninety days of

graduating from high school. Upon successful completion from basic

training, the student must provide a certificate of completion from

basic training to the department of public instruction;

(2) Obtained a grade of at least "C" in a physical education course, or an

equivalent course proficiency score; and

(3) Completed:

(a) Any two of subparagraphs a through f of paragraph 2 of subdivision a,

or any two of subparagraphs a through f of paragraph 3 of

subdivision b;

(b) Two units of junior reserve officers' training corps;

(c) Phase one of the cadet civil air patrol program; or

(d) Two units of any combination of the following courses:

[1] Introduction to military careers;

[2] ASVAB essentials: skills for military success;

[3] Military health and fitness;

[4] Career foundations in military leadership; or

[5] Military leadership capstone.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-38-01.2 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-38 / Section 15.1-38-01.2
15.1-38-01.2. New immigrant English language learner - Definition
Status: repealed

15.1-38-01.2. New immigrant English language learner - Definition

Repealed by S.L. 2009, ch. 175, § 64.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-12-15 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-12 / Section 15.1-12-15
15.1-12-15. School district reorganization - School board - Duties
Status: in_force

15.1-12-15. School district reorganization - School board - Duties

1. The board of a reorganized school district established under this chapter shall

negotiate with the district's teachers and may contract with the teachers'

representative organization prior to the effective date of the reorganization.

2. Upon the completion of negotiations and the signing of a negotiated agreement under

subsection 1, the board may offer contracts of employment to individual teachers and

establish a time certain by which the individual teachers must accept or reject the

offers.

3. If by five p.m. on July first of the year the reorganized district begins operations, a

negotiated agreement has not been entered between the board and the teachers

pursuant to statute, no teacher employed by the board may receive less in salary and

benefits than that teacher received for the preceding school year. For purposes of this

section, "salary and benefits" means salary, insurance benefits, teachers' fund for

retirement contributions, personal leave, sick leave, accumulated sick leave,

extracurricular salary, reduction-in-force policy, grievance procedures, and recall

procedures.

4. On or before February first of the year in which the reorganization becomes effective,

the board of the reorganized school district shall hold a public hearing to present the

curriculum, course offerings, and staff positions to be available during the coming

school year. The board shall publish notice of the hearing in the official newspaper of

each county having land in the reorganized district, at least fourteen days before the

date of the hearing.

5. By five p.m. on April fifteenth of the year in which the reorganization becomes

effective, the board of the reorganized school district shall notify in writing each

teacher employed by the districts being reorganized, whether or not the teacher will be

offered a contract of employment with the reorganized district.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-34-04 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-34 / Section 15.1-34-04
15.1-34-04. Boarding home fire inspection - Report
Status: in_force

15.1-34-04. Boarding home fire inspection - Report

The state fire marshal or a designee of the state fire marshal shall inspect any home for

which a registration certificate is sought if requested to do so by the department. The

department may inspect any home for which a registration certificate is sought. The entity

conducting the inspection under this section shall prepare an inspection report and present the

report to the department.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-19-30 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-19 / Section 15.1-19-30
15.1-19-30. Student sexual offense - Victim protection
Status: in_force

15.1-19-30. Student sexual offense - Victim protection

1. As used in this section:

a. "Responsible student" means a student enrolled in a school who is an

adjudicated juvenile or an adult convicted of committing a sexual offense upon

another student enrolled in the same school.

b. "Sexual offense" means an offense under chapter 12.1-20 for which "sexual act"

or "sexual contact", as defined in section 12.1-20-02, is an element and the

offenses under sections 12.1-20-05, 12.1-20-05.1, 12.1-20-12.1, 12.1-20-12.2,

and 12.1-20-12.3.

2. A responsible student enrolled in the same school as the victim shall adhere to a

safety plan developed by the school which may include:

a. Consideration of the victim's input.

b. No contact between the responsible student and the victim.

c. Holding an expulsion hearing for the responsible student which grants procedural

due process to the responsible student as provided by law and within the time

period prescribed under section 15.1-19-09. For a misdemeanor offense, before

holding an expulsion hearing, school administration shall review the offense to

determine whether an expulsion hearing is warranted.

d. Transferring a responsible student to an alternative education program, which

may include virtual education if the responsible student is properly supervised.

e. Transferring a responsible student to another school or building within the school

district.

f. Separating the responsible student from the victim at all times in school buildings

and educational activities, if transferring the responsible student is not possible.

g. Scheduled reviews of the safety plan to assess necessary adjustments and

ensure continued safety of the victim.

h. Other measures school administration deems appropriate to ensure the safety of

the victim.

3. The school shall determine the duration of a separation resulting from the safety plan

based on:

a. The victim's input and well-being;

b. The responsible student's age at the time of adjudication or conviction;

c. The nature and severity of the offense;

d. The responsible student's compliance with recommended intervention programs;

e. The input of the victim or responsible student's legal guardian or custodian, child

welfare and mental health professionals, and legal representatives; and

f. Other factors school administration deems appropriate.

4. A victim or the victim's legal guardian or custodian may request a review of the safety

plan, including modification or removal of restrictions.

5. Upon adjudication or conviction of a responsible student, the juvenile court in a

juvenile case or the state's attorney in an adult case shall provide the superintendent

or designee of the school district in which the responsible student is enrolled with a

copy of the order of disposition or judgment and, upon consent of the victim, the

victim's name. A record provided under this section is confidential under section

27-20.2-21.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-27-19 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-27 / Section 15.1-27-19
15.1-27-19. Summer school courses and programs - Payments to school districts
Status: in_force

15.1-27-19. Summer school courses and programs - Payments to school districts

1. Before a weight may be assigned under section 15.1-27-03.1 for a student enrolled in

a high school summer course, the superintendent of public instruction shall verify that

the course meets the requirements of section 15.1-21-16.

2. Before a weight may be assigned under section 15.1-27-03.1 for a student enrolled in

an elementary summer program, the superintendent of public instruction shall verify

that the program meets the requirements of section 15.1-21-16 and complies with

rules adopted by the superintendent of public instruction.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-21-02.9 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-21 / Section 15.1-21-02.9
15.1-21-02.9. North Dakota scholarship - Information system
Status: in_force

15.1-21-02.9. North Dakota scholarship - Information system

Each school district shall use North Dakota eTranscripts, or an alternative information

system designated by the information technology department in collaboration with the

department of public instruction, to submit official transcripts for the North Dakota scholarship to

the superintendent of public instruction.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-13-13 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-13 / Section 15.1-13-13
15.1-13-13. Provisional teaching license - Period of effectiveness - Renewal
Status: in_force

15.1-13-13. Provisional teaching license - Period of effectiveness - Renewal

1. The board may issue a provisional teaching license to an applicant, pending

completion of the background check required by section 15.1-13-14 or pending the

receipt of official transcripts or other original, signed, or certified documents. Except as

otherwise provided under section 43-51-11.1, the provisional license is valid for a

period of forty days and may be renewed with the approval of the board.

2. The board shall adopt rules governing the issuance of a provisional teaching license.

Except as provided under section 43-51-11.1, an individual applying for a provisional

teaching license may be charged a fee established by the board. However, an

individual applying for the renewal of a provisional teaching license may not be

charged a fee.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-32-25 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-32 / Section 15.1-32-25
15.1-32-25. Reading screening
Status: repealed

15.1-32-25. Reading screening

Repealed by S.L. 2023, ch. 169, § 4.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-30-11 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-30 / Section 15.1-30-11
15.1-30-11. Transportation contract - Direct negotiation
Status: in_force

15.1-30-11. Transportation contract - Direct negotiation

1. Notwithstanding sections 15.1-30-06 and 15.1-30-12, a contract for the transportation

of students, originally bid by and let to a contractor, may be renewed:

a. Through direct negotiation between the board of a school district and the

contractor; or

b. Upon sealed bids.

2. If a contract is to be renewed through direct negotiation, the school board shall publish

notice in the official newspaper of the district, at least thirty days before the date of

renewal, and shall make a good-faith effort to obtain at least two written quotations for

the contract. The board shall maintain all quotations received on file for at least one

year after their receipt. The quotations are public information.

3. If any written quotations are received, the board may directly negotiate a contract,

provided:

a. The board shall conduct a public meeting regarding the contract;

b. The board provides at least seven days' notice of the public meeting regarding

the contract by publication in the official newspaper of the district; and

c. The public is given an opportunity to appear and comment at the public meeting.

4. All terms of the contract must be negotiated and agreed to in the public meeting.

5. If a contract is to be made upon the receipt of sealed bids, the board shall follow the

procedure set forth in section 15.1-30-06 for advertising and awarding the bids.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-15-11 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-15 / Section 15.1-15-11
15.1-15-11. Discharge for cause - Report to education standards and practices board
Status: in_force

15.1-15-11. Discharge for cause - Report to education standards and practices board

If the board of a school district discharges for cause an individual employed as a teacher, a

principal, or as an assistant or associate superintendent, the board shall report the discharge to

the education standards and practices board.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-27-42 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-27 / Section 15.1-27-42
15.1-27-42. Military installation school districts - Eligibility for state aid and equity payments
Status: repealed

15.1-27-42. Military installation school districts - Eligibility for state aid and equity

payments.

Repealed by S.L. 2015, ch. 137, § 38.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-19-16 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-19 / Section 15.1-19-16
15.1-19-16. Asthma - Anaphylaxis - Self-administration of medication by student - Liability
Status: in_force

15.1-19-16. Asthma - Anaphylaxis - Self-administration of medication by student -

Liability.

1. A student who has been diagnosed with asthma or anaphylaxis may possess and

self-administer emergency medication for the treatment of such conditions provided

the student's parent files with the school a document that is signed by the student's

health care provider and which:

a. Indicates that the student has been instructed in the self-administration of

emergency medication for the treatment of asthma or anaphylaxis;

b. Lists the name, dosage, and frequency of all medication prescribed to the student

for use in the treatment of the student's asthma or anaphylaxis; and

c. Includes guidelines for the treatment of the student in the case of an asthmatic

episode or anaphylaxis.

2. Neither a private school or a school district nor any employee of the private school or

district is liable for civil damages incurred by:

a. A student who administers emergency medication to himself or herself in

accordance with subsection 1.

b. An individual because a student was permitted to possess emergency medication

in accordance with subsection 1.

3. For purposes of this section, "emergency medication" includes a prescription drug

delivered by inhalation to alleviate asthmatic symptoms and a device that contains a

premeasured dose of epinephrine to prevent or treat a life-threatening allergic

reaction.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-31-01 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-31 / Section 15.1-31-01
15.1-31-01. Open enrollment - Procedure
Status: in_force

15.1-31-01. Open enrollment - Procedure

1. By March first of the school year preceding the year of enrollment, a parent who

wishes to enroll a student in a North Dakota school district other than the student's

district of residence shall file an application for approval with the board of the admitting

district and shall file a copy of the application with the student's district of residence.

The superintendent of public instruction shall make the application forms available in

each school district.

2. By April first of the school year preceding the year of enrollment, the board of the

admitting district shall approve or deny the application. The board of the admitting

district shall notify the board of the district of residence and the student's parent of its

decision within five days.

3. Notice of intent to enroll in the admitting district obligates the student to attend the

admitting district during the following school year unless the school boards of the

resident and the admitting districts agree in writing to allow the student to transfer back

to the resident district or the student's parent relocates to another district.

4. A parent who wishes to enroll a student in a school district other than the student's

district of residence shall file an application for approval with the board of the admitting

district. All applications must be reviewed in the order received.

5. A student whose school district of residence does not offer the grade level in which the

student requires enrollment may not participate in open enrollment. For purposes of

determining whether the grade level in which the student requires enrollment is

offered, the several school districts cooperating with each other for the joint provision

of education services under a plan approved by the superintendent of public

instruction must be considered to be a single district.

6. A child placed for purposes other than education in a group or residential care facility

or in a psychiatric residential treatment facility is not eligible for open enrollment under

this section.

7. The board of a school district of residence and the board of an admitting district shall

waive the application, consideration, and approval dates in this section for any student

who, together with the student's parent, moves from the student's school district of

residence to another school district and who wishes to enroll in a school district other

than the district to which the student moved.

8. The board of a school district of residence and the board of an admitting district shall

waive the application, consideration, and approval dates in this section for any student

who, together with the student's parent, moves into this state from out of state and who

wishes to enroll in a school district other than the district to which the student moved.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-13-03 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-13 / Section 15.1-13-03
15.1-13-03. Board compensation
Status: in_force

15.1-13-03. Board compensation

Each member of the board is entitled to receive compensation in the amount of sixty-two

dollars and fifty cents per day and to reimbursement for expenses as provided by law for other

state officers while attending meetings or performing duties directed by the board. A member of

the board may not lose the member's regular salary and may not be required to refuse the

compensation to which the member is entitled under this section for serving on the board.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-29-07 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-29 / Section 15.1-29-07
15.1-29-07. Payment of tuition by parent - Content of tuition contract with parent
Status: in_force

15.1-29-07. Payment of tuition by parent - Content of tuition contract with parent

1. If the board of a student's school district of residence refuses to pay the tuition or sign

a tuition waiver contract in order for the student to attend school in another district and

if the committee established under section 15.1-29-06 denies the petition on appeal,

the student's parent may pay the tuition.

2. If the parent chooses to pay the tuition, the parent shall:

a. Submit at least fifty percent of the total amount due on the day of enrollment; and

b. Provide the board of the admitting district with a written contract agreeing to pay

any remaining balance on or before December thirty-first.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-07-02 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-07 / Section 15.1-07-02
15.1-07-02. School district - Name change
Status: in_force

15.1-07-02. School district - Name change

1. In order for the name of a school district to be changed, the question must be placed

before and approved by a majority of the district's qualified voters at a district election.

The school board may place the question on the ballot by resolution and shall place

the question on the ballot if it receives a petition signed by qualified electors of the

district equal in number to at least one-third of those who voted at the most recent

annual school district election.

2. The proposed name change must include the phrase "school district" or "public school

district" and may include no more than two additional words.

3. If a majority of the district's qualified voters approve the name change, the district must

be renamed accordingly.

4. The business manager of the district shall provide notification of the new name to the

county auditor, the county superintendent of schools, and the superintendent of public

instruction.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-10-01 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-10 / Section 15.1-10-01
15.1-10-01. County committee - Appointment - Compensation
Status: in_force

15.1-10-01. County committee - Appointment - Compensation

1. The county superintendent of schools, with the approval of the board of county

commissioners, shall appoint residents, equal in number to the board of county

commissioners, to serve as a county committee for purposes of school district

annexations, dissolutions, and reorganizations.

2. The term of office for county committee members is three years, staggered so that one

term expires each year.

3. If a vacancy occurs, the county superintendent, with the approval of the board of

county commissioners, shall appoint an individual to serve for the unexpired portion of

the term. If a county committee member fails, refuses, or is unable to perform the

required duties, the county superintendent, upon being petitioned by a majority of the

school board presidents representing districts having territory wholly or partially within

the county, shall declare the position of the member vacant and shall appoint a new

member to the committee.

4. Each member is entitled to compensation at the rate of sixty-two dollars and fifty cents

per day and to reimbursement for expenses from the biennial appropriation for the

superintendent of public instruction, as provided by law for state officers, if they are

attending committee meetings or performing duties directed by the committee.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-09-33.3 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-09 / Section 15.1-09-33.3
15.1-09-33.3. Student teachers - Provision of stipend
Status: in_force

15.1-09-33.3. Student teachers - Provision of stipend

The board of a school district may provide a stipend to a student teacher assigned to a

school in the district.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-21-08 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-21 / Section 15.1-21-08
15.1-21-08. Reading, mathematics, and science - Administration of test
Status: in_force

15.1-21-08. Reading, mathematics, and science - Administration of test

1. The superintendent of public instruction shall administer to public school students a

test that is aligned to the state content and achievement standards in reading and

mathematics. This test must be administered annually to all public school students in

grades three, four, five, six, seven, eight, and in at least one grade level selected from

nine through twelve.

2. The superintendent of public instruction shall administer a test that is aligned to the

state content and achievement standards in science. This test must be administered to

all public school students in at least one grade level selected from three through five,

in at least one grade level selected from six through nine, and in at least one grade

level selected from ten through twelve.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-14-19 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-14 / Section 15.1-14-19
15.1-14-19. Multidistrict special education unit - Director - Nonrenewal of contract - Reasons - Notice
Status: in_force

15.1-14-19. Multidistrict special education unit - Director - Nonrenewal of contract -

Reasons - Notice.

1. If the board of a multidistrict special education unit contemplates not renewing the

contract of a director who has been employed by the board in that position for at least

two consecutive years, the board, on or before April fifteenth, shall:

a. Provide written notification of the contemplated nonrenewal to the director.

b. Schedule a hearing to be held on or before April twenty-first for the purpose of

discussing and acting upon the contemplated nonrenewal.

c. Provide written notification of the date, time, and place for the hearing to the

director.

d. Provide written notification of the reasons for the contemplated nonrenewal to the

director.

2. a. The reasons for the contemplated nonrenewal of the director's contract must:

(1) Be sufficient to justify the contemplated nonrenewal;

(2) Relate to the ability, competence, or qualifications of the director; and

(3) Originate from specific findings documented in the formal and written

evaluations of the director's performance required by section 15.1-14-13.

b. The provisions of this section do not apply if the contemplated nonrenewal is

based on a necessary reduction in personnel.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-16-20 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-16 / Section 15.1-16-20
15.1-16-20. North Dakota vision services - School for the blind - School for the deaf - Youth correctional center - Contracts of employment for teachers - Personnel policies
Status: in_force

15.1-16-20. North Dakota vision services - School for the blind - School for the deaf -

Youth correctional center - Contracts of employment for teachers - Personnel policies.

1. The superintendent of public instruction shall develop contracts of employment and

personnel policies applicable to each individual employed as a teacher at North

Dakota vision services - school for the blind and the school for the deaf. The director of

the division of juvenile services, with the approval of the director of the department of

corrections and rehabilitation, shall develop contracts of employment and personnel

policies applicable to each individual employed as a teacher at the North Dakota youth

correctional center.

2. The contracts required by this section may include the assignment of duties, salaries,

work hours, job titles, and a school calendar.

3. The personnel policies required by this section must include job descriptions and

nonrenewal, discipline, and dismissal procedures. The policies must seek to

harmonize the rights of teachers with laws applicable to other state employees. The

superintendent of public instruction and the director of the department of corrections

and rehabilitation shall work together in the development of the personnel policies.

4. Each individual employed as a teacher at North Dakota vision services - school for the

blind, the school for the deaf, or the youth correctional center is entitled to receive a

copy of a master agreement consisting of a policy manual and an individualized

contract specifying the individual's job title, contracted hours, salary schedule, benefits,

and other details applicable to the individual's employment.

5. For purposes of this section, "teacher" means a contracted state employee who:

a. Holds a teaching license or is approved to teach by the education standards and

practices board;

b. Is employed primarily to provide classroom instruction or individualized

instruction;

c. Has a work schedule set in accordance with the school calendar;

d. Is a guidance counselor, school librarian, itinerant outreach teacher, or a career

and technical resource person required to meet teaching and licensure

requirements; and

e. Is not a superintendent, assistant superintendent, principal, supervisor, substitute,

or paraprofessional.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-09-33.1 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-09 / Section 15.1-09-33.1
15.1-09-33.1. School board authority - Payment of signing bonuses
Status: in_force

15.1-09-33.1. School board authority - Payment of signing bonuses

1. The board of a school district may offer a signing bonus to an individual who:

a. Is licensed by the education standards and practices board or approved by the

education standards and practices board;

b. Has signed a contract of employment in the school district; and

c. Has never been employed in the newly assigned role by the board of the school

district.

2. The board of a school district may pay to the individual the signing bonus authorized

by subsection 1 in:

a. One lump sum upon the individual signing a contract of employment; or

b. Installments over a period of time not to exceed five years from the date the

individual signed a contract of employment.

3. A signing bonus paid under this section:

a. Is in addition to any amount payable under a negotiated teachers' contract.

b. May not be included in the district's negotiated salary schedule.

c. May not be included as salary for continuing contract purposes.

d. May not be paid until the individual is licensed and qualified for the newly

assigned role by the education standards and practices board.

e. May not be used for an individual employed the prior year in the same role by

another school district in the state until the individual has been employed in the

district for two years.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-21-02.7 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-21 / Section 15.1-21-02.7
15.1-21-02.7. North Dakota scholarship opportunities - 2009-10 high school graduates
Status: repealed

15.1-21-02.7. North Dakota scholarship opportunities - 2009-10 high school

graduates.

Repealed by S.L. 2021, ch. 157, § 5.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-27-20 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-27 / Section 15.1-27-20
15.1-27-20. State aid payments - Claim by school district - Appeal
Status: in_force

15.1-27-20. State aid payments - Claim by school district - Appeal

1. Any school district claiming state aid payments under this chapter shall provide to the

superintendent of public instruction, at the time and in the manner requested by the

superintendent, all information necessary for the processing of the claim.

2. If the superintendent of public instruction denies a district's claim for state aid

payments, in whole or in part, the district may appeal the determination of the

superintendent by filing a written notice with the superintendent, within thirty days from

the date on which the district received the original determination. The superintendent

of public instruction may modify the original determination if the evidence submitted by

the district justifies a modification. Upon appeal, or if a timely appeal is not made, the

determination of the superintendent is final.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-27-14 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-27 / Section 15.1-27-14
15.1-27-14. Per student payments - Students attending school out of state
Status: repealed

15.1-27-14. Per student payments - Students attending school out of state

Repealed by S.L. 2007, ch. 163, § 58.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-13-35.1 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-13 / Section 15.1-13-35.1
15.1-13-35.1. Teaching license - Reading instruction competency
Status: in_force

15.1-13-35.1. Teaching license - Reading instruction competency

1. The board shall ensure a candidate for teacher licensure who will be certified to be an

early childhood or elementary teacher demonstrates competencies in beginning

reading instruction based on scientifically and research-based best practices.

Competencies must include the acquisition of knowledge of the essential components

of beginning reading instruction, including:

a. Phonemic awareness;

b. Phonics;

c. Fluency;

d. Vocabulary;

e. Comprehension;

f. How to assess student reading ability;

g. How to identify and correct reading difficulties;

h. Scientifically based, evidence-based, and research-based curricula; and

i. The use of systematic direct instruction to ensure all students obtain necessary

early reading skills.

2. A prekindergarten, kindergarten, elementary, and special education initial teacher

licensure candidate must provide evidence that the candidate meets the competency

standards of the components under subsection 1.

3. An early childhood and elementary initial teacher licensure candidate must provide

evidence that the candidate meets the competency standards of the components

under subsection 1.

4. A teacher licensure candidate satisfies the requirements of this section if the candidate

demonstrates the candidate has received training in competencies related to reading

instruction from an accredited or approved program, or demonstrates mastery of the

topics provided under subsection 1. The board may issue a provisional license for up

to two years to a teacher licensure candidate who does not meet the requirements of

this section.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-07-19 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-07 / Section 15.1-07-19
15.1-07-19. Reward for purchase of school supplies - Penalty
Status: in_force

15.1-07-19. Reward for purchase of school supplies - Penalty

It is a class B misdemeanor for a county superintendent of schools, a school board member,

or a school district employee to accept a commission, fee, or other reward for the purchase by

the district of any textbooks, furniture, or school supplies.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-21-02.6 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-21 / Section 15.1-21-02.6
15.1-21-02.6. North Dakota scholarship - Amount - Applicability (Effective through July 31, 2030)
Status: in_force

15.1-21-02.6. North Dakota scholarship - Amount - Applicability. (Effective through

July 31, 2030)

1. a. The state board of higher education shall provide to any student certified as being

eligible by the superintendent of public instruction a North Dakota scholarship, a

North Dakota academic scholarship, or a North Dakota career and technical

education scholarship in the amount of seven hundred fifty dollars for each

semester during which the student is enrolled full time at an accredited institution

of higher education with a physical presence in this state, maintains a cumulative

grade point average of 2.75, and maintains progress toward program completion.

b. The state board of higher education shall provide to any student certified as being

eligible by the superintendent of public instruction a North Dakota scholarship, a

North Dakota academic scholarship, or a North Dakota career and technical

education scholarship in the amount of five hundred dollars for each quarter or

clock-hour term during which the student is enrolled full time at an accredited

institution of higher education with a physical presence in this state or an

accredited private career school with a physical presence in this state, maintains

a cumulative grade point average of 2.75, and maintains progress toward

program completion.

c. The state board of higher education shall provide to any student certified as being

eligible by the superintendent of public instruction a North Dakota scholarship, a

North Dakota academic scholarship, or a North Dakota career and technical

education scholarship in the amount of five hundred dollars each term if the

student is enrolled in a qualifying registered apprenticeship program within this

state. The state board of higher education and the state board for career and

technical education shall establish:

(1) Procedures to administer the scholarship;

(2) Requirements for eligibility, including full-time enrollment, program progress,

and a minimum grade point average or its equivalency; and

(3) A payment schedule.

2. The state board shall monitor each scholarship recipient to ensure that the student

meets the academic and other requirements of this section. Upon determining a

recipient student has failed to meet the requirements of this section, the board shall

provide notification to the student within ten business days.

3. A student is not entitled to receive more than six thousand dollars under this section.

4. The state board of higher education shall forward the scholarship directly to the

institution in which the student is enrolled.

5. The state board of higher education may not issue a scholarship under this section

which is in excess of the total cost of attendance, as determined by the institution of

higher education, when considering all financial aid sources.

6. a. This section does not require a student to be enrolled in consecutive semesters,

quarters, or clock-hour terms.

b. A scholarship under this section is valid only for six academic years after the

student's graduation from high school and may be applied to a graduate or

professional program.

7. A scholarship under this section is available to any eligible resident student who fulfills

the requirements of section 15.1-21-02.4, section 15.1-21-02.5, or section

15.1-21-02.10 and who:

a. Graduates from a high school in this state;

b. Graduates from a high school in a bordering state under chapter 15.1-29;

c. Graduates from a nonpublic high school in a bordering state while residing with a

custodial parent in this state; or

d. Completes a program of home education supervised in accordance with chapter

15.1-23.

8. a. For purposes of North Dakota scholarship eligibility under this section, "full-time"

has the same meaning as the term is defined by the institution the student is

attending.

b. A student who is enrolled less than full-time may retain scholarship eligibility if the

student is in the final semester, quarter, or clock-hour term before program

completion. The waiver of the full-time enrollment status requirement for

scholarship eligibility may not apply to a student more than once.

c. For the purpose of North Dakota scholarship eligibility under this section,

"progress toward program completion" means earning the following minimum

number of credits after each semester, quarter, or clock-hour term disbursement

to qualify for the subsequent disbursement:

(1) Twenty-four credits after disbursement two;

(2) Thirty-nine credits after disbursement three;

(3) Fifty-four credits after disbursement four;

(4) Sixty-nine credits after disbursement five;

(5) Eighty-four credits after disbursement six; and

(6) Ninety-nine credits after disbursement seven.

9. For purposes of scholarship eligibility under this section, "clock-hour term" has the

same meaning as the term is defined by the state board of higher education. The state

board of higher education shall determine the conversion of:

a. Clock hours to credit hours; and

b. Percentage-based grading to grade point average.

North Dakota scholarship - Amount - Applicability. (Effective after July 31, 2030)

1. a. The state board of higher education shall provide to any student certified as being

eligible by the superintendent of public instruction a North Dakota scholarship in

the amount of seven hundred fifty dollars for each semester during which the

student is enrolled full time at an accredited institution of higher education with a

physical presence in this state, maintains a cumulative grade point average of

2.75, and maintains progress toward program completion.

b. The state board of higher education shall provide to any student certified as being

eligible by the superintendent of public instruction a North Dakota scholarship in

the amount of five hundred dollars for each quarter or clock-hour term during

which the student is enrolled full time at an accredited institution of higher

education with a physical presence in this state or an accredited private career

school with a physical presence in this state, maintains a cumulative grade point

average of 2.75, and maintains progress toward program completion.

c. The state board of higher education shall provide to any student certified as being

eligible by the superintendent of public instruction a North Dakota scholarship, a

North Dakota academic scholarship, or a North Dakota career and technical

education scholarship in the amount of five hundred dollars each term if the

student is enrolled in a qualifying registered apprenticeship program within this

state. The state board of higher education and the state board for career and

technical education shall establish:

(1) Procedures to administer the scholarship;

(2) Requirements for eligibility, including full-time enrollment, program progress,

and a minimum grade point average or its equivalency; and

(3) A payment schedule.

2. The state board shall monitor each scholarship recipient to ensure the student meets

the academic and other requirements of this section. Upon determining a recipient

student has failed to meet the requirements of this section, the board shall provide

notification to the student within ten business days.

3. A student is not entitled to receive more than six thousand dollars under this section.

4. The state board of higher education shall forward the scholarship directly to the

institution in which the student is enrolled.

5. The state board of higher education may not issue a scholarship under this section

which is in excess of the total cost of attendance, as determined by the institution of

higher education, when considering all financial aid sources.

6. a. This section does not require a student to be enrolled in consecutive semesters,

quarters, or clock-hour terms.

b. A scholarship under this section is valid only for six academic years after the

student's graduation from high school and may be applied to a graduate or

professional program.

7. A scholarship under this section is available to any eligible resident student who fulfills

the requirements of section 15.1-21-02.10 and who:

a. Graduates from a high school in this state;

b. Graduates from a high school in a bordering state under chapter 15.1-29;

c. Graduates from a nonpublic high school in a bordering state while residing with a

custodial parent in this state; or

d. Completes a program of home education supervised in accordance with chapter

15.1-23.

8. a. For purposes of North Dakota scholarship eligibility under this section, "full-time"

has the same meaning as the term is defined by the institution the student is

attending.

b. A student who is enrolled less than full-time may retain scholarship eligibility if the

student is in the final semester, quarter, or clock-hour term before program

completion. The waiver of the full-time enrollment status requirement for

scholarship eligibility may not apply to a student more than once.

c. For the purpose of North Dakota scholarship eligibility under this section,

"progress toward program completion" means earning the following minimum

number of credits after each semester, quarter, or clock-hour term disbursement

to qualify for the subsequent disbursement:

(1) Twenty-four credits after disbursement two;

(2) Thirty-nine credits after disbursement three;

(3) Fifty-four credits after disbursement four;

(4) Sixty-nine credits after disbursement five;

(5) Eighty-four credits after disbursement six; and

(6) Ninety-nine credits after disbursement seven.

9. For purposes of scholarship eligibility under this section, "clock-hour term" has the

same meaning as the term is defined by the state board of higher education. The state

board of higher education shall determine the conversion of:

a. Clock hours to credit hours; and

b. Percentage-based grading to grade point average.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-32-02 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-32 / Section 15.1-32-02
15.1-32-02. Coordination of special education policies and programs
Status: in_force

15.1-32-02. Coordination of special education policies and programs

The superintendent of public instruction shall establish, within the provisions of this chapter,

general state policy regarding special education and shall endeavor to ensure a cooperative

special education program coordinating all available services. The superintendent of public

instruction shall cooperate with private agencies and solicit their advice and cooperation in the

establishment of policy and in the coordination and development of special education programs.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-29-08 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-29 / Section 15.1-29-08
15.1-29-08. Payment of tuition - Kindergarten student
Status: repealed

15.1-29-08. Payment of tuition - Kindergarten student

Repealed by S.L. 2001, ch. 193, § 5.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-20-02.1 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-20 / Section 15.1-20-02.1
15.1-20-02.1. Attendance - Determination - Policies
Status: in_force

15.1-20-02.1. Attendance - Determination - Policies

1. To be deemed in attendance for purposes of this chapter, a student may not be absent

from school without excuse for more than:

a. Three consecutive school days during either the first half or the second half of a

school or school district's calendar;

b. Six half days during either the first half or the second half of a school or school

district's calendar; or

c. Twenty-one class periods.

2. The board of each school district and governing body of each nonpublic school shall

adopt a policy that:

a. Defines an excused absence as any absence from school, if that absence is

supported by either a verbal or written excuse supplied by the student's parent,

teacher, or school administrator; and

b. Articulates the type of documentation that may be requested to verify a student's

absence.

3. This chapter does not preclude a school district or nonpublic school from withholding

credit, removing a student from a course, or taking other punitive measures against a

student who does not arrive in a timely fashion or who exceeds a specific number of

absences, as determined by the school district or nonpublic school.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-40-14 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-40 / Section 15.1-40-14
15.1-40-14. Renewal application - Decision
Status: in_force

15.1-40-14. Renewal application - Decision

1. The superintendent of public instruction shall create a uniform renewal application and

evaluation process.

2. The governing board shall submit a renewal application to the superintendent of public

instruction no later than the first day of instruction of a public charter school's final

authorized year of operation.

3. The renewal application must include:

a. A performance report and additional evidence in support of renewal.

b. Improvements undertaken or planned for the school.

c. Plans for the next charter term.

4. Renewal decisions must be supported by evidence of the public charter school's

performance under the performance framework in the charter performance agreement.

5. The superintendent of public instruction shall render a decision on a renewal

application no later than forty-five days after the renewal application was filed.

6. The public charter school is entitled to a public meeting with the superintendent of

public instruction regarding the renewal decision.

7. The superintendent of public instruction shall provide to the public charter school and

publish a report summarizing the basis for each decision, including supporting

evidence.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-09-06.1 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-09 / Section 15.1-09-06.1
15.1-09-06.1. School board membership - Suspension
Status: in_force

15.1-09-06.1. School board membership - Suspension

Upon the filing of a petition under chapter 44-11 for removal by the governor, the governor,

in consultation with the superintendent of public instruction, may suspend a member of a school

board pending the results of an audit in accordance with section 54-10-15.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-06-17.1 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-06 / Section 15.1-06-17.1
15.1-06-17.1. Religious objects or documents - Display
Status: in_force

15.1-06-17.1. Religious objects or documents - Display

A religious object or document of cultural, legal, or historical significance which has

influenced the legal and governmental systems of the United States and this state may be

displayed in a public school building together with other objects or documents of cultural, legal,

or historical significance, which have influenced the legal and governmental systems of the

United States and this state. The display of a religious object or document under this section

must be in the same manner and appearance generally as other objects and documents

displayed and may not be presented or displayed in any fashion that results in calling attention

to the religious object or document apart from the other displayed objects or documents. A

school board shall develop a policy for the proper display of any religious objects or documents.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-15-01 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-15 / Section 15.1-15-01
15.1-15-01. Performance reviews - Written reports
Status: in_force

15.1-15-01. Performance reviews - Written reports

1. a. The school district shall conduct two performance reviews of each individual

employed as a teacher, a principal, or as an assistant or associate superintendent

during each of the first three years an individual holds such a position. The school

district shall prepare written reports of the individual's performance. The school

district shall make the first yearly report available to the individual on or before

December fifteenth. The school district shall make the second yearly report

available to the individual on or before April fifteenth.

b. If an individual begins employment as a teacher, a principal, or as an assistant or

associate superintendent after January first, the school district shall conduct one

review of the individual's performance. The school district shall make the written

report available to the individual on or before April fifteenth.

2. Beginning with the fourth year of an individual's employment as a teacher, a principal,

or as an assistant or associate superintendent, the school district shall conduct at least

one review of the individual's performance each year. The school district shall prepare

a written report of the individual's performance and make the report available to the

individual on or before April fifteenth.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-13-37 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-13 / Section 15.1-13-37
15.1-13-37. Information identifying a minor - Exempt
Status: in_force

15.1-13-37. Information identifying a minor - Exempt

Information that reasonably may identify a minor child, including name, date of birth,

address, parent name, and an image of a minor, obtained by the board during the course of a

disciplinary action is exempt from section 44-04-18.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-01-04 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-01 / Section 15.1-01-04
15.1-01-04. Kindergarten through grade twelve education coordination council
Status: in_force

15.1-01-04. Kindergarten through grade twelve education coordination council

1. The state board of public school education shall oversee the creation and ongoing

operation of the kindergarten through grade twelve education coordination council.

2. The council consists of:

a. Four members of the legislative assembly, two members from each chamber of

the legislative assembly, one member selected by the respective majority leader

of each chamber, one member selected by the minority leader of either chamber,

and one member selected by the legislative management from the chamber from

which the minority leader did not make a selection;

b. The governor or the governor's designee;

c. The superintendent of public instruction or the superintendent's designee;

d. The president of the state board for career and technical education or the

president's designee;

e. The president of the board of the North Dakota council of educational leaders or

the president's designee;

f. The president of the board of North Dakota united or the president's designee;

g. The president of the board of the North Dakota school boards association or the

president's designee;

h. The president of the board of the North Dakota small organized schools or the

president's designee;

i. The president of the board of the North Dakota school counselor association or

the president's designee; and

j. The following gubernatorial appointees:

(1) An individual representing tribal school interests;

(2) An individual employed as a public school administrator;

(3) An individual employed as a public school principal;

(4) An individual employed as a public elementary school teacher;

(5) An individual employed as a public secondary school teacher;

(6) A director of a special education unit; and

(7) A director of a regional education association.

3. The term of office for a member appointed by the governor is four years. The governor

may stagger the initial appointments to the council so no more than three members'

terms expire in any year.

4. The council shall select a presiding officer annually from among its members.

5. A member of the council who is a member of the legislative assembly is entitled to

receive per diem compensation at the rate provided under section 54-35-10 for each

day performing official duties of the council and to reimbursement for travel and

expenses as provided by law, to be paid by the legislative council. A member of the

council who is not a state employee is entitled to receive as compensation sixty-two

dollars and fifty cents per day and to reimbursement of expenses as provided by law

for state officers while attending meetings of the council, to be paid by the state board

of public school education. A state employee who is a member of the council is entitled

to receive that employee's regular salary and is entitled to reimbursement for mileage

and expenses, to be paid by the employing agency.

6. The council may hire an executive director.

7. The council shall:

a. Assist in the implementation, dissemination, and communication of the statewide

strategic vision and evaluate progress toward meeting the identified goals and

strategies.

b. Perform a continuous review of the effectiveness and efficiency of access and

delivery of education services and programs in the state.

c. Identify opportunities for increased collaboration among state education entities

and stakeholders.

d. Identify gaps or duplications in education services and programs and provide

recommendations for addressing those gaps or duplications.

e. Study and evaluate new and emerging educational initiatives and trends and

provide recommendations for policy changes to state entities or the legislative

assembly if necessary.

f. Support the implementation, dissemination, and communication of local or

regional educational initiatives and practices, including innovative education

programs, on a statewide level.

g. Develop and utilize subcommittees as needed.

h. Seek advice and input from interested parties not appointed to the council as

needed.

i. Review the North Dakota learning continuum and provide recommendations to

the state board of public school education.

8. The council shall meet at least six times per biennium.

9. The council shall prepare and present an annual report of council activities to the state

board of public school education and to the legislative management.

10. The council may enter a contract to conduct a study to carry out an objective of this

section.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-33-08 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-33 / Section 15.1-33-08
15.1-33-08. Multidistrict special education unit - Board - Powers
Status: in_force

15.1-33-08. Multidistrict special education unit - Board - Powers

The board of a multidistrict special education unit may:

1. Receive state and federal funds and distribute them to each participating school

district.

2. Employ personnel necessary to carry out administrative services, itinerant instruction,

coordinative services, and related services.

3. Receive private and public funds and expend such funds for the compensation of

personnel and for the payment of the board's expenses.

4. Contract with the board of any school district for the provision of special education and

related services.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-27-35 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-27 / Section 15.1-27-35
15.1-27-35. Average daily membership - Calculation
Status: in_force

15.1-27-35. Average daily membership - Calculation

1. Average daily membership is calculated at the conclusion of the school year by adding

the total number of hours that each student in a given grade, school, or school district

is in attendance at the school's physical plant during a school calendar and the total

number of hours that each student in a given grade, school, or school district is absent

during a school calendar, and then dividing the sum by:

a. Nine hundred sixty-two and one-half hours for elementary school students; or

b. One thousand fifty hours for middle and high school students.

2. For purposes of calculating average daily membership:

a. A student enrolled full time in any grade from one through twelve may not exceed

an average daily membership of 1.00. The membership may be prorated for a

student who is enrolled less than full time.

b. A student enrolled full time in an approved regular education kindergarten

program may not exceed an average daily membership of 1.00. The membership

may be prorated for a student who is enrolled less than full time.

c. A student enrolled full time, as defined by the superintendent of public instruction,

in an approved early childhood special education program may not exceed an

average daily membership of 1.00. The membership may be prorated for a

student who is enrolled less than full time.

d. A student enrolled full time in virtual instruction is calculated at an average daily

membership of 1.00. The membership may be prorated for a student who is

enrolled less than full time.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-32-24 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-32 / Section 15.1-32-24
15.1-32-24. Noncategorical delay
Status: in_force

15.1-32-24. Noncategorical delay

If an individual who is at least three years of age but less than ten years of age exhibits a

developmental profile in which cognitive, fine motor, vision, hearing, communication,

preacademic, socialization, or adaptive skill acquisitions are significantly below that of same-age

peers, and if the individual needs special education and related services, the school district may

determine that the individual is a student with a disability as a result of a noncategorical delay.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-27-25 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-27 / Section 15.1-27-25
15.1-27-25. Royalties available under federal law - Distribution to counties and school districts - Continuing appropriation
Status: in_force

15.1-27-25. Royalties available under federal law - Distribution to counties and school

districts - Continuing appropriation.

1. Any money paid to the state by the secretary of the treasury of the United States under

the provisions of an Act of Congress entitled "An Act to promote the mining of coal,

phosphate, oil, oil shale, gas, and sodium on the public domain" [Pub. L. 66-146;

41 Stat. 437; 30 U.S.C. 181 et seq.] must be credited to the state general fund and the

federal mineral royalties distribution fund and must be distributed only pursuant to the

terms of this section.

2. Within three months following the calendar quarters ending in March, June,

September, and December, the state auditor shall certify to the state treasurer the

amount of money the state received during the preceding calendar quarter for royalties

under the Act of Congress cited in subsection 1.

3. The state treasurer shall allocate the percentage of the total moneys received as

required by this section among the counties in which the minerals were produced

based on the proportion each county's mineral royalty revenue bears to the total

mineral royalty revenue received by the state for that calendar quarter. The state

treasurer shall pay the amount calculated to each county.

4. The counties may use any money received under this section only for the planning,

construction, and maintenance of public facilities and the provision of public services.

As used in this section, public facilities include any facility used primarily for public use

as determined by the board of county commissioners whether located on public or

private property.

5. The percentage of money received by the state under the Act of Congress cited in

subsection 1 which must be allocated and paid to the counties under this section is

fifty percent.

6. Any remaining money received by the state under the Act of Congress cited in

subsection 1 must be distributed to school districts as provided for in this chapter. Any

moneys distributed under this subsection are deemed the first moneys withdrawn or

expended from the general fund for the purpose of state aid to school districts.

7. A reserve for distributions to counties pursuant to this section is created as a special

fund in the state treasury known as the federal mineral royalties distribution fund. The

state treasurer shall deposit in the fund fifty percent of amounts received pursuant to

this section.

8. The funds needed to make the distribution to counties, as provided for in this section,

are hereby appropriated on a continuing basis.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-09-01.1 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-09 / Section 15.1-09-01.1
15.1-09-01.1. School board membership - Prohibition
Status: in_force

15.1-09-01.1. School board membership - Prohibition

If a tribal government has prescribed by tribal law or resolution qualifications for eligibility for

public office relating to criminal convictions which are more restrictive than the laws of this state,

the qualifications for eligibility for membership of a public school board of a school district

located on tribal land may not be less restrictive than the qualifications for eligibility prescribed

by tribal law or resolution for public office relating to criminal convictions. For purposes of this

section, "tribal land" means that portion of the land within the exterior boundaries of an Indian

reservation which is located in the state.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-09-27 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-09 / Section 15.1-09-27
15.1-09-27. Organization of school board - Election of president
Status: in_force

15.1-09-27. Organization of school board - Election of president

At the annual meeting, school board members shall elect from among themselves a

president to serve for one year.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-09-51 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-09 / Section 15.1-09-51
15.1-09-51. Board of education of city of Fargo - School property
Status: in_force

15.1-09-51. Board of education of city of Fargo - School property

1. The title to all schools, sites, lots, furniture, books, apparati, and appurtenances,

belonging to the city, and used for school purposes, under the control of the board of

education are vested in the city of Fargo for the use of the schools. While used for or

appropriated to school purposes, the same may not be:

a. Levied upon or sold by virtue of any warrant, execution, or other process;

b. Subject to any judgment or lien; or

c. Subject to taxation for any purpose.

2. The city in its corporate capacity is competent to accept and dispose of any real or

personal estate transferred to it by gift, grant, bequest, or devise, for the use of the

public schools of the city, whether the property is transferred to the city or to any

person for the use of the schools.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-09-47 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-09 / Section 15.1-09-47
15.1-09-47. Board of education of city of Fargo - Taxing authority
Status: in_force

15.1-09-47. Board of education of city of Fargo - Taxing authority

The board of education of the city of Fargo may levy taxes within the requirements or

limitations of this title and title 57.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-14-25 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-14 / Section 15.1-14-25
15.1-14-25. Area career and technology center - Director - Discharge for cause - Notice of hearing - Legal expenses
Status: in_force

15.1-14-25. Area career and technology center - Director - Discharge for cause -

Notice of hearing - Legal expenses.

1. If the board of an area career and technology center intends to discharge a director for

cause prior to the expiration of the director's contract, the board shall:

a. Provide the director with a written description of the reasons for the discharge;

and

b. Provide the director with written notice specifying the date and time at which the

board will conduct a hearing regarding the discharge.

2. If the director chooses to be accompanied by an attorney, the legal expenses

attributable to that representation are the responsibility of the director.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-21-21 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-21 / Section 15.1-21-21
15.1-21-21. Financial literacy - Concepts of personal finance - Inclusion in curriculum
Status: in_force

15.1-21-21. Financial literacy - Concepts of personal finance - Inclusion in curriculum

1. Each school district shall require each student to complete one-half unit of financial

literacy or ensure that its curriculum for either economics or problems of democracy

includes the exposure of students to concepts of personal finance, including:

a. Budgeting and money management;

b. Saving and investing;

c. Credit and debt management;

d. Banking and financial services;

e. Taxation and income;

f. Consumer skills and smart spending;

g. Insurance and risk management;

h. College and career financial planning;

i. Retirement planning; and

j. Entrepreneurship and economic concepts.

2. Upon written request, the superintendent of public instruction may allow a school

district annually to select courses other than economics or problems of democracy for

purposes of exposing students to the concepts of personal finance, as listed in this

section, provided the school district can demonstrate that the number of students

exposed to the concepts in the other selected courses would meet or exceed the

number of students exposed under the requirements of subsection 1.

3. The requirements of this section may be provided by the regular classroom teacher of

the course in which the concepts of personal finance are incorporated.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-01-01 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-01 / Section 15.1-01-01
15.1-01-01. State board of public school education - Composition
Status: in_force

15.1-01-01. State board of public school education - Composition

1. The state board of public school education consists of the superintendent of public

instruction and:

a. An individual representing Barnes, Cass, Grand Forks, Griggs, Nelson, Steele,

and Traill Counties;

b. An individual representing Benson, Bottineau, Cavalier, McHenry, Pembina,

Pierce, Ramsey, Renville, Rolette, Towner, and Walsh Counties;

c. An individual representing Dickey, Emmons, LaMoure, Logan, McIntosh,

Ransom, Richland, and Sargent Counties;

d. An individual representing Burleigh, Eddy, Foster, Kidder, McLean, Sheridan,

Stutsman, and Wells Counties;

e. An individual representing Burke, Divide, McKenzie, Mountrail, Ward, and

Williams Counties; and

f. An individual representing Adams, Billings, Bowman, Dunn, Golden Valley, Grant,

Hettinger, Mercer, Morton, Oliver, Sioux, Slope, and Stark Counties.

2. All board members other than the superintendent of public instruction must be

qualified electors and must reside in one of the counties they represent.

3. The governor shall appoint new board members from a list of names submitted by a

committee consisting of the president of North Dakota united, the president of the

North Dakota council of educational leaders, and the president of the North Dakota

school boards association. Two of the state board members must be members of the

North Dakota school boards association.

4. Appointees serve for six-year terms, staggered so that the terms of two members

expire on June thirtieth of each even-numbered year.

5. If a vacancy occurs, the governor shall appoint an individual to serve for the duration

of the unexpired term.

6. Each member of the board is entitled to receive, from the biennial appropriation for the

superintendent of public instruction, compensation in the amount of sixty-two dollars

and fifty cents per day and reimbursement for expenses, as provided by law for state

officers, if the member is attending board meetings or performing duties directed by

the board. The compensation provided for in this section may not be paid to any

member who receives a salary or other compensation as an employee or official of this

state if the individual is serving on the board by virtue of the individual's state office or

state employment.

7. The superintendent of public instruction shall serve as the executive director and

secretary of the board. The superintendent shall call meetings as necessary, carry out

the policies of the board, and employ personnel necessary to perform the board's

duties.

8. The board shall annually elect one member to serve as the chairman.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-16-13 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-16 / Section 15.1-16-13
15.1-16-13. Good-faith negotiations
Status: in_force

15.1-16-13. Good-faith negotiations

1. The board of a school district or its representatives and the representative organization

or its representatives shall, if requested by either entity, meet at reasonable times and

negotiate in good faith regarding:

a. The terms and conditions of employment.

b. Employer-employee relations.

c. Formation of a contract, which may contain a provision for binding arbitration.

d. The interpretation of an existing contract.

2. The board of a school district and the representative organization, at the request of

either party, shall execute a written contract incorporating any agreement reached.

3. Either the board of a school district or the representative organization may modify or

terminate the contract on its annual anniversary date by giving notice of its desire to

modify or terminate the contract to the other party not less than one hundred sixty

days before the annual anniversary date.

4. Nothing in this section compels either the board of a school district or a representative

organization to agree to a proposal or to make a concession.

5. Good-faith negotiations must begin no later than the thirtieth day after the

representative organization is recognized by the board of the school district, in

accordance with section 15.1-16-11, unless otherwise agreed to by the board of the

school district and the representative organization.

6. Unless otherwise agreed to by the board of the school district and the representative

organization, good-faith negotiations must be completed no later than July first

following the recognition of the representative organization under section 15.1-16-11.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-40-10 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-40 / Section 15.1-40-10
15.1-40-10. Charter performance agreements - Performance-based accountability - Data reporting
Status: in_force

15.1-40-10. Charter performance agreements - Performance-based accountability -

Data reporting.

1. If an application is approved, the superintendent of public instruction and the

governing board of the public charter school shall execute a charter performance

agreement no later than sixty days after approval, including:

a. Academic, operational, and fiscal performance expectations and measures by

which the public charter school will be judged.

b. A description of the standards and processes under which the superintendent of

public instruction will oversee and monitor the public charter school.

c. Actions the superintendent of public instruction may pursue to revoke a charter

performance agreement.

2. A charter performance agreement must be signed by the superintendent of public

instruction and the public charter school's governing board.

3. A public charter school may not commence operations without a charter performance

agreement executed in accordance with this section and approved in a public meeting.

4. A public charter school governing board or its designee may negotiate with the

superintendent of public instruction to amend a charter performance agreement. The

superintendent of public instruction's review of the charter performance agreement

must be limited to the proposed request for amendments.

5. The charter performance agreement must include:

a. Indicators related to student academic proficiency, student academic growth,

attendance, recurrent enrollment, readiness for success upon graduation,

financial performance, governance performance, and family and community

engagement.

b. Annual performance targets to support the public charter school's compliance

with federal and state requirements.

6. More than one public charter school may be authorized under a charter performance

agreement as approved by the superintendent of public instruction, if the public charter

schools are separate and distinct from one another.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-16-08 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-16 / Section 15.1-16-08
15.1-16-08. Representative organization - Negotiating unit - Right to negotiate
Status: in_force

15.1-16-08. Representative organization - Negotiating unit - Right to negotiate

A representative organization has the right to represent a negotiating unit in matters of

employee relations with the board of a school district. Any teacher or administrator has the right

to present the individual's views directly to the board.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-32-01 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-32 / Section 15.1-32-01
15.1-32-01. Definitions
Status: in_force

15.1-32-01. Definitions

As used in this chapter:

1. "Major life activities" include learning, walking, talking, breathing, and caring for

oneself.

2. "Related services" means transportation and developmental and corrective or

supportive services required to assist a student with disabilities to benefit from special

education.

3. "Special education" means instruction designed to meet the needs of a student with

disabilities, transportation, and corrective and supporting services required to assist a

student with disabilities in taking advantage of, or responding to, educational programs

and opportunities.

4. "Student who is gifted" means an individual who is identified by qualified professionals

as being capable of high performance and who needs educational programs and

services beyond those normally provided in a regular education program.

5. a. "Student with a disability" means an individual who is at least three years of age

but who has not reached the age of twenty-one before August first of the year in

which the individual turns twenty-one and who requires special education and

related services because of:

(1) An intellectual disability;

(2) Being deaf or hard of hearing;

(3) Deaf-blindness;

(4) A speech or language impairment;

(5) A visual impairment, including blindness;

(6) An emotional disability;

(7) An orthopedic impairment;

(8) Autism;

(9) A traumatic brain injury;

(10) An other health impairment; or

(11) A specific learning disability.

b. "Student with a disability" includes a student age eighteen through twenty-one

who is incarcerated in an adult correctional facility and who, in the last

educational placement prior to incarceration, was identified as being a student

with a disability and did not have an individualized education program or was

identified as being a student with a disability and had an individualized education

program.

6. "Student with a significant medical condition" means a student with a physical or

mental impairment, whether permanent or temporary, which substantially limits one or

more major life activities and who is not entitled to special education and related

services.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-19-18 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-19 / Section 15.1-19-18
15.1-19-18. Bullying - Prohibition by policy
Status: in_force

15.1-19-18. Bullying - Prohibition by policy

1. Each school district shall adopt a policy providing that while at a public school, on

school district premises, in a district owned or leased schoolbus or school vehicle, or

at any public school or school district sanctioned or sponsored activity or event, a

student may not:

a. Engage in bullying; or

b. Engage in reprisal or retaliation against:

(1) A victim of bullying;

(2) An individual who witnesses an alleged act of bullying;

(3) An individual who reports an alleged act of bullying; or

(4) An individual who provides information about an alleged act of bullying.

2. The policy required by this section must:

a. Include a definition of bullying that at least encompasses the conduct described in

section 15.1-19-17;

b. Establish procedures for reporting and documenting alleged acts of bullying,

reprisal, or retaliation, and include procedures for anonymous reporting of such

acts;

c. Establish procedures, including timelines, for school district personnel to follow in

investigating reports of alleged bullying, reprisal, or retaliation;

d. Establish a schedule for the retention of any documents generated while

investigating reports of alleged bullying, reprisal, or retaliation;

e. Set forth the disciplinary measures applicable to an individual who engaged in

bullying or who engaged in reprisal or retaliation, as set forth in subsection 1;

f. Require the notification of law enforcement personnel if school district personnel

have a reasonable suspicion that a crime might have occurred on or off school

district property;

g. Establish strategies to protect a victim of bullying, reprisal, or retaliation; and

h. Establish disciplinary measures to be imposed upon an individual who makes a

false accusation, report, or complaint pertaining to bullying, reprisal, or retaliation.

3. In developing the bullying policy required by this section, a school district shall involve

parents, school district employees, volunteers, students, school district administrators,

law enforcement personnel, domestic violence sexual assault organizations as defined

by subsection 3 of section 14-07.1-01, and community representatives.

4. Upon completion of the policy required by this section, a school district shall:

a. Ensure that the policy is explained to and discussed with its students;

b. File a copy of the policy with the superintendent of public instruction; and

c. Make the policy available in student and personnel handbooks.

5. Each school district shall review and revise its policy as it determines necessary and

shall file a copy of the revised policy with the superintendent of public instruction.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-21-23 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-21 / Section 15.1-21-23
15.1-21-23. Readiness testing and formative assessments - Kindergarten students - School calendar
Status: in_force

15.1-21-23. Readiness testing and formative assessments - Kindergarten students -

School calendar.

1. A school district may conduct readiness testing and formative assessments of

incoming kindergarten students. The dates on which the testing and assessments are

scheduled may be within the regular school calendar or before the regular school

calendar. The school district shall provide to the parents of each incoming kindergarten

student the date and time of the student's testing or assessment.

2. A district may consider up to two of the days set aside for readiness testing and

formative assessments to be kindergarten instructional days for purposes of section
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-09.1-02.2 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-09.1 / Section 15.1-09.1-02.2
15.1-09.1-02.2. Regional education association - Review process
Status: in_force

15.1-09.1-02.2. Regional education association - Review process

In order to be eligible for state funding, a regional education association shall participate in

and meet the requirements of a review process that is:

1. Designed to raise the quality of services offered by a regional education association to

its members, in accordance with this chapter, through a continuous cycle of

improvement; and

2. Approved by the superintendent of public instruction.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-09.1-06 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-09.1 / Section 15.1-09.1-06
15.1-09.1-06. Regional education associations - Receipt and use of moneys
Status: in_force

15.1-09.1-06. Regional education associations - Receipt and use of moneys

The board of a regional education association may receive and expend moneys for the

provision of administrative functions, student services, and any other lawful activities.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-09-61 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-09 / Section 15.1-09-61
15.1-09-61. Human trafficking and exploitation prevention and awareness education
Status: in_force

15.1-09-61. Human trafficking and exploitation prevention and awareness education

1. The board of a school district and the governing board of a school operated by a tribal

government shall:

a. Adopt a policy regarding human trafficking and exploitation prevention and

awareness education for students and faculty. As used in this section, "human

trafficking" includes sex trafficking.

b. Require schoolwide education addressing human trafficking and exploitation

prevention and awareness for all students in grades six, ten, and twelve.

c. Offer to parents and legal guardians optional workshops or materials or both to

support the education of the child of the parent or legal guardian on personal

safety and grooming prevention.

2. The education under this section:

a. May be provided by a nonprofit organization specializing in outreach and

education on human trafficking and exploitation.

b. Must be developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive, and use best practices.

c. Must be provided annually to students.

d. May include:

(1) Definitions and the nature of human trafficking and exploitation;

(2) State laws regarding human trafficking and exploitation;

(3) Facts and statistics regarding human trafficking and exploitation in the state

and across the United States;

(4) The victim profiling tactics of human traffickers;

(5) The role of online computer activity and pornography;

(6) Methods to identify a potential victim and actions to take following

identification of a victim;

(7) Information regarding:

(a) Force, fraud, and coercion;

(b) Grooming;

(c) The complexities of abuse, indoctrination, and manipulation;

(d) The traits of a human trafficking victim;

(e) The difference between human trafficking and prostitution; and

(f) How human trafficking and exploitation demand is created and which

industries influence human trafficking and exploitation; and

(8) Actionable steps to take against human trafficking and exploitation, including

reporting information to the proper authorities.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-17-02 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-17 / Section 15.1-17-02
15.1-17-02. Personnel file - Teacher's response
Status: in_force

15.1-17-02. Personnel file - Teacher's response

A teacher employed by a school district may provide the school district superintendent with

a written response to any document in the teacher's personnel file. A teacher employed by a

state institution that provides elementary and secondary education to its students may provide

the institution's administrator with a written response to any document in the teacher's personnel

file. A school district superintendent or an administrator receiving a written response under this

section shall attach the response to the appropriate document and return both to the teacher's

personnel file.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-26-08 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-26 / Section 15.1-26-08
15.1-26-08. Grants - Computer operations and cybersecurity instruction
Status: in_force

15.1-26-08. Grants - Computer operations and cybersecurity instruction

Expired under S.L. 2023, ch. 188, § 5.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-18.2-02 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-18.2 / Section 15.1-18.2-02
15.1-18.2-02. Professional development plan - Review by superintendent of public instruction
Status: repealed

15.1-18.2-02. Professional development plan - Review by superintendent of public

instruction.

Repealed by S.L. 2011, ch. 147, § 43.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-06-09 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-06 / Section 15.1-06-09
15.1-06-09. Inspection of public schools - Submission of inspection report - Correction of deficiencies
Status: in_force

15.1-06-09. Inspection of public schools - Submission of inspection report -

Correction of deficiencies.

1. The state fire marshal or the state fire marshal's designee shall inspect each public

school in this state at least once every three years, prepare an inspection report, and

provide copies of the report to the superintendent of the school district and the

superintendent of public instruction.

2. a. If a deficiency is noted, the superintendent of the school district shall submit a

plan of correction to the state fire marshal or the state fire marshal's designee

and shall remedy the deficiency within a time period acceptable to the state fire

marshal or the state fire marshal's designee and the school board affected by the

deficiency, but not later than the next budget period.

b. If the report discloses an imminent fire hazard, the state fire marshal or the state

fire marshal's designee shall immediately notify the school board, the school

district superintendent, and the superintendent of public instruction. Upon a

recommendation of immediate closure by the superintendent of public instruction,

the school board and the school district superintendent may immediately close

some or all of the school until the fire hazard is eliminated. In the case of a

closure, the school district superintendent shall cooperate with the superintendent

of public instruction to make adequate arrangements for the interim education of

all affected students.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-06-06 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-06 / Section 15.1-06-06
15.1-06-06. Approval of public schools (Effective through June 30, 2026)
Status: in_force

15.1-06-06. Approval of public schools. (Effective through June 30, 2026)

1. To obtain certification that a public school is approved, the superintendent of the

district in which the school is located shall submit to the superintendent of public

instruction a compliance report verifying that:

a. Each classroom teacher is licensed to teach by the education standards and

practices board or approved to teach by the education standards and practices

board;

b. Each classroom teacher is teaching only in those course areas or fields for which

the teacher is licensed or for which the teacher has received an exception under

section 15.1-09-57;

c. The school meets all curricular requirements set forth in chapter 15.1-21;

d. The school participates in and meets the requirements of a review process that

is:

(1) Designed to improve student achievement through a continuous cycle of

improvement; and

(2) Approved by the superintendent of public instruction;

e. The physical school plant has been inspected by the state fire marshal or the

state fire marshal's designee in accordance with section 15.1-06-09 and:

(1) Has no unremedied deficiency; or

(2) Has deficiencies that have been addressed in a plan of correction which

was submitted to and approved by the state fire marshal or the state fire

marshal's designee;

f. All individuals hired after June 30, 2011, and having unsupervised contact with

students at the school, have:

(1) Undergone a criminal history background check requested by the employing

school district; or

(2) Undergone a criminal history background check in order to be licensed by

the education standards and practices board or by any other state licensing

board; and

g. The school uses North Dakota eTranscripts, or an alternative information system

designated by the information technology department in collaboration with the

superintendent of public instruction, to generate official transcripts.

2. The compliance report required by subsection 1 must:

a. Be signed by the school principal and the superintendent of the school district;

b. Be formally approved by the board of the school district; and

c. Be filed with the superintendent of public instruction before five p.m. on the:

(1) First day of October; or

(2) The date of the extension provided under subsection 6.

3. On the tenth day of September and on the twenty-fifth day of September, the

superintendent of public instruction shall provide to each school principal, school

district superintendent, and school board member, electronic notification that the

compliance report is due on the first day of October.

4. If a school's compliance report is not submitted at the time and in the manner required

by subsection 2, the superintendent of public instruction shall designate the school as

unapproved. No later than thirty days after the date on which a school's compliance

report is due, in accordance with subsection 2, the superintendent of public instruction

shall post a notice on the department's website, indicating whether a school is

approved or unapproved.

5. If a public school does not meet the approval requirements of this section, the

superintendent of public instruction shall:

a. Notify the parents of students enrolled in the school, either directly or through the

local media outlets, that the school is unapproved; and

b. Subtract from any state aid otherwise payable to the school district the prorated

amount attributable to the students in attendance at the unapproved school for

each day that the school's compliance report is not on file with the superintendent

of public instruction.

6. If because of unforeseen or other extenuating circumstances a school district

superintendent is unable to file a school's compliance report with the superintendent of

public instruction before five p.m. on October first, the school district superintendent

may request one extension from the superintendent of public instruction. The

superintendent of public instruction shall grant the extension provided the request was

received before five p.m. on October first. An extension under this section terminates

at five p.m. on October fifteenth.

7. Upon receipt of a school's compliance report, as required by this section, the

superintendent of public instruction shall certify the school as being approved. A

certification of approval under this subsection expires at the conclusion of the regular

school calendar.

8. If after being certified as approved a school experiences circumstances or events that

would render the information contained in its compliance report inaccurate, the

superintendent of the school district in which the school is located shall notify the

superintendent of public instruction and work with the superintendent of public

instruction to address the circumstances or events at the earliest possible time.

9. If a school district does not employ a superintendent, the duties required of a school

district superintendent by this section must be performed as provided for in chapter

15.1-11.

Approval of public schools. (Effective after June 30, 2026)

1. To obtain certification that a public school is approved, the superintendent of the

district in which the school is located shall submit to the superintendent of public

instruction a compliance report verifying that:

a. Each classroom teacher is licensed to teach by the education standards and

practices board or approved to teach by the education standards and practices

board;

b. Each classroom teacher is teaching only in those course areas or fields for which

the teacher is licensed or for which the teacher has received an exception under

section 15.1-09-57;

c. The school meets all curricular requirements set forth in chapter 15.1-21;

d. The school participates in and meets the requirements of a review process that

is:

(1) Designed to improve student achievement through a continuous cycle of

improvement; and

(2) Approved by the superintendent of public instruction;

e. The physical school plant has been inspected by the state fire marshal or the

state fire marshal's designee in accordance with section 15.1-06-09 and:

(1) Has no unremedied deficiency; or

(2) Has deficiencies that have been addressed in a plan of correction which

was submitted to and approved by the state fire marshal or the state fire

marshal's designee;

f. All individuals hired after June 30, 2011, and having unsupervised contact with

students at the school, have:

(1) Undergone a criminal history background check requested by the employing

school district; or

(2) Undergone a criminal history background check in order to be licensed by

the education standards and practices board or by any other state licensing

board; and

g. The school uses North Dakota eTranscripts, or an alternative information system

designated by the information technology department in collaboration with the

superintendent of public instruction, to generate official transcripts.

h. The school executed a data sharing agreement with the department under

sections 15.1-07-25.3 and 15.1-07-33.

2. The compliance report required by subsection 1 must:

a. Be signed by the school principal and the superintendent of the school district;

b. Be formally approved by the board of the school district; and

c. Be filed with the superintendent of public instruction before five p.m. on the:

(1) First day of October; or

(2) The date of the extension provided under subsection 6.

3. On the tenth day of September and on the twenty-fifth day of September, the

superintendent of public instruction shall provide to each school principal, school

district superintendent, and school board member, electronic notification that the

compliance report is due on the first day of October.

4. If a school's compliance report is not submitted at the time and in the manner required

by subsection 2, the superintendent of public instruction shall designate the school as

unapproved. No later than thirty days after the date on which a school's compliance

report is due, in accordance with subsection 2, the superintendent of public instruction

shall post a notice on the department's website, indicating whether a school is

approved or unapproved.

5. If a public school does not meet the approval requirements of this section, the

superintendent of public instruction shall:

a. Notify the parents of students enrolled in the school, either directly or through the

local media outlets, that the school is unapproved; and

b. Subtract from any state aid otherwise payable to the school district the prorated

amount attributable to the students in attendance at the unapproved school for

each day that the school's compliance report is not on file with the superintendent

of public instruction.

6. If because of unforeseen or other extenuating circumstances a school district

superintendent is unable to file a school's compliance report with the superintendent of

public instruction before five p.m. on October first, the school district superintendent

may request one extension from the superintendent of public instruction. The

superintendent of public instruction shall grant the extension provided the request was

received before five p.m. on October first. An extension under this section terminates

at five p.m. on October fifteenth.

7. Upon receipt of a school's compliance report, as required by this section, the

superintendent of public instruction shall certify the school as being approved. A

certification of approval under this subsection expires at the conclusion of the regular

school calendar.

8. If after being certified as approved a school experiences circumstances or events that

would render the information contained in its compliance report inaccurate, the

superintendent of the school district in which the school is located shall notify the

superintendent of public instruction and work with the superintendent of public

instruction to address the circumstances or events at the earliest possible time.

9. If a school district does not employ a superintendent, the duties required of a school

district superintendent by this section must be performed as provided for in chapter

15.1-11.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-02-12 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-02 / Section 15.1-02-12
15.1-02-12. Expiration of existing rules
Status: in_force

15.1-02-12. Expiration of existing rules

Any rule adopted by the superintendent of public instruction in a manner other than that set

forth in chapter 28-32 is ineffective after October 31, 1999. For purposes of this section, "rule"

includes any regulation, standard, guideline, statement, or policy that has the effect of law or

which has either direct or indirect financial consequences for noncompliance.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-19-02 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-19 / Section 15.1-19-02
15.1-19-02. Corporal punishment - Prohibition - Consistent policies
Status: in_force

15.1-19-02. Corporal punishment - Prohibition - Consistent policies

1. A school district employee may not inflict, cause to be inflicted, or threaten to inflict

corporal punishment on a student.

2. This section does not prohibit a school district employee from using the degree of

force necessary:

a. To quell a physical disturbance that threatens physical injury to an individual or

damage to property;

b. To quell a verbal disturbance;

c. For self-defense;

d. For the preservation of order; or

e. To obtain possession of a weapon or other dangerous object within the control of

a student.

3. For purposes of this section, corporal punishment means the willful infliction of

physical pain on a student; willfully causing the infliction of physical pain on a student;

or willfully allowing the infliction of physical pain on a student. Physical pain or

discomfort caused by athletic competition or other recreational activities voluntarily

engaged in by a student is not corporal punishment. A school board may not expand

through policy the definition of corporal punishment beyond that provided by this

subsection.

4. a. The board of each school district shall develop policies setting forth standards for

student behavior, procedures to be followed if the standards are not met, and

guidelines detailing how all incidents are to be investigated.

b. The board shall ensure that the policies, procedures, and guidelines applicable to

all elementary schools in the district are identical, that the policies, procedures,

and guidelines applicable to all middle schools in the district are identical, and

that the policies, procedures, and guidelines applicable to all high schools in the

district are identical.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-37-04 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-37 / Section 15.1-37-04
15.1-37-04. Council members - Reimbursement for expenses
Status: repealed

15.1-37-04. Council members - Reimbursement for expenses

Repealed by S.L. 2021, ch. 358, § 11.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-35-04 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-35 / Section 15.1-35-04
15.1-35-04. Board of a school district - Use of funds
Status: in_force

15.1-35-04. Board of a school district - Use of funds

The board of a school district may expend any funds or gifts received by it under this

chapter and any funds received from the sale of meals under a child nutrition and food

distribution program.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-31-03 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-31 / Section 15.1-31-03
15.1-31-03. Open enrollment - State aid
Status: in_force

15.1-31-03. Open enrollment - State aid

1. Once a student is enrolled in an admitting district, the student must remain enrolled in

the admitting district until:

a. The student graduates;

b. The student relocates to another district;

c. The student's parent applies for enrollment in another school district; or

d. The student's parent notifies the student's school district of residence that the

student will attend school in the school district of residence the following year.

2. Except as specifically provided in this chapter, chapter 15.1-29 does not apply to

students involved in open enrollment.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-08-03 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-08 / Section 15.1-08-03
15.1-08-03. Military installation - Organization of school board - Meetings
Status: in_force

15.1-08-03. Military installation - Organization of school board - Meetings

A majority of the military installation school board constitutes a quorum. The assent of a

majority of the members present is necessary for the transaction of any business. The annual

meeting of the school board must be held during the month of July following the appointment to

the board, on a date called by the president and convenient to the rest of the members. At the

annual meeting in July, the board members shall elect one member to serve as president for a

one-year term. Notice of any regular or special meeting must be given, in writing, to each

member of the board; provided that the attendance at any meeting, without objection, by any

board member constitutes a waiver of the notice required to be given to the member. The board

must hold regular meetings for transacting business. Special meetings may be called by the

president or by any two members of the board.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-27-23 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-27 / Section 15.1-27-23
15.1-27-23. Weather or other conditions - Closure of schools - State aid payments to school districts
Status: in_force

15.1-27-23. Weather or other conditions - Closure of schools - State aid payments to

school districts.

1. The board of each school district shall establish the length of a period, day, and week

in accordance with the requirements of section 15.1-06-04. If a public school or school

district is closed or provides less than a full day of instruction, the public school or

school district shall reschedule those hours to ensure students receive at least the

minimum number of instructional hours required by subdivision a of subsection 1 of

section 15.1-06-04. A school or school district may satisfy the requirements of this

section by providing virtual instruction under section 15.1-06-04.

2. Any public school or school district for which the rescheduling of classes would create

undue hardship may request that, for purposes of calculating state aid payments to the

school district, the governor waive the rescheduling in whole or in part.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-19-11 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-19 / Section 15.1-19-11
15.1-19-11. School safety patrols - Establishment - Adoption of rules
Status: in_force

15.1-19-11. School safety patrols - Establishment - Adoption of rules

The board of a school district or the governing body of a nonpublic school may authorize a

school principal or administrator to establish a safety patrol and to appoint students to the safety

patrol. Any student enrolled in grade five or higher is eligible for appointment to a safety patrol,

provided the student's parent has filed written permission with the school principal or

administrator. The superintendent of public instruction shall adopt rules to guide safety patrol

members in the conduct of their duties and shall specify the identification to be worn and the

signals to be used by safety patrol members while on duty.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-07-23 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-07 / Section 15.1-07-23
15.1-07-23. School district business manager - Bond
Status: in_force

15.1-07-23. School district business manager - Bond

Any person serving as a school district business manager shall furnish to the school board

a bond in an amount to be fixed by the school board and equal to at least twenty-five percent of

the maximum amount of money subject to the business manager's control at any one time. The

bond must be conditioned for the faithful discharge of the business manager's duties, including

the maintenance of accurate financial records and the safekeeping and deliverance of all school

district property and funds that come into the business manager's control.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-16-02 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-16 / Section 15.1-16-02
15.1-16-02. Education factfinding commission - Appointment - Terms - Quorum
Status: in_force

15.1-16-02. Education factfinding commission - Appointment - Terms - Quorum

1. The education factfinding commission consists of three members experienced in

educational activities. One member is appointed by the governor, one member is

appointed by the superintendent of public instruction, and one member is appointed by

the attorney general. The member appointed by the superintendent of public

instruction shall serve as the chairman of the commission.

2. The term of each commission member is three years staggered.

3. If a vacancy occurs, the individual who appointed the member to be succeeded shall

appoint a new member to serve only the unexpired term of the member to be

succeeded.

4. Two members of the commission constitute a quorum.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-12-18 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-12 / Section 15.1-12-18
15.1-12-18. School district reorganization - Approval of plan - Effective date - Transfer of all property
Status: in_force

15.1-12-18. School district reorganization - Approval of plan - Effective date - Transfer

of all property.

A reorganization plan takes effect on the first day of July following its approval by the voters.

Within thirty days from the effective date of the reorganization, personnel from school districts

incorporated in whole or in part into a reorganized district shall turn over to the board of the

reorganized district all property and assets as required by the approved reorganization plan.

Unless otherwise provided, debts, obligations, and liabilities of the districts or parts of districts

incorporated into the reorganized district become the debts, obligations, and liabilities of the

reorganized district.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-08-07 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-08 / Section 15.1-08-07
15.1-08-07. School district agreements
Status: in_force

15.1-08-07. School district agreements

1. This chapter does not affect any agreement entered before March 28, 1989, between

the Emerado elementary public school district and the Grand Forks public school

district. Any agreement entered between those school districts continues under the

terms provided in the agreement or for as long as both school districts continue to

operate and the Grand Forks air force base contracts for full educational services from

the Grand Forks public school district.

2. Before the state board of public school education requests that a school district be

established pursuant to this chapter on the Minot air force base, the Glenburn public

school district and the Minot public school district must enter into an agreement

regarding the provision of education to the students residing on the air force base. The

agreement must be approved by the state board of public school education. The Minot

public school district and the Glenburn public school district, in entering into an

agreement, must take into consideration current and potential revenues, including

current and potential revenues from property taxes, in lieu of property taxes, and

federal and state funds that are distributed to school districts based on census, and

losses that may occur as a result of the agreement. The state board of public school

education must receive approval from the United States secretary of education prior to

the formation of the proposed school district.

3. Before the state board of public school education requests that a school district be

established on a military installation other than the Grand Forks air force base and the

Minot air force base pursuant to this chapter:

a. The school districts providing education to students residing on a military

installation must enter into an agreement regarding the provision of education to

those students. The agreement must be approved by the state board of public

school education. School districts entering into the agreement must take into

consideration current and potential revenues and losses that may occur as the

result of the agreement; and

b. The state board of public school education must receive approval from the United

States secretary of education regarding the formation of the proposed school

district.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-18-02.1 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-18 / Section 15.1-18-02.1
15.1-18-02.1. Grades one through twelve - Teacher requirements
Status: in_force

15.1-18-02.1. Grades one through twelve - Teacher requirements

1. An individual who is licensed to teach by the education standards and practices board

or approved to teach by the education standards and practices board may teach any

grade from one through eight, provided the individual meets any requirements

established in accordance with section 15.1-18-10 and has:

a. A major in elementary education; or

b. A major equivalency in elementary education.

2. An individual who is licensed to teach by the education standards and practices board

or approved to teach by the education standards and practices board may teach any

grade from five through eight, provided the individual has:

a. A major in middle level education; or

b. A major equivalency in middle level education.

3. An individual who is licensed to teach at the secondary level by the education

standards and practices board or approved to teach at the secondary level by the

education standards and practices board may teach any area at any grade from five

through twelve, provided the individual has:

a. A major in the area being taught;

b. A major equivalency in the area being taught;

c. A minor in the area being taught; or

d. A minor equivalency in the area being taught.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-18.2-04 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-18.2 / Section 15.1-18.2-04
15.1-18.2-04. Student athletics - Concussion management program - Requirements
Status: in_force

15.1-18.2-04. Student athletics - Concussion management program - Requirements

1. Each school district and nonpublic school that sponsors or sanctions any athletic

activity in this state and requires a participating student to regularly practice or train,

and compete, is subject to the terms of a concussion management program.

2. The concussion management program must set forth in clear and readily

comprehensible language the signs and symptoms of a concussion.

3. a. The concussion management program must require that a student be removed

from practice, training, or competition if:

(1) The student reports any sign or symptom of a concussion, as set forth in

accordance with this section;

(2) The student exhibits any sign or symptom of a concussion, as set forth in

accordance with this section; or

(3) A licensed, registered, or certified health care provider whose scope of

practice includes the recognition of concussion signs and symptoms

determines, after observing the student, that the student may have a

concussion.

b. The duty to remove a student under the conditions set forth in this subsection

extends to:

(1) Each official;

(2) The coach of a student; and

(3) Any other individual designated by the school district or nonpublic school as

having direct responsibility for the student during practice, training, or

competition.

4. The concussion management program must require that any student who is removed

in accordance with subsection 3 must be evaluated as soon as practicable by a

licensed health care provider who is acting within the provider's scope of practice and

trained in the evaluation and management of concussion, as determined by the

provider's licensing board.

5. a. A student who is evaluated in accordance with subsection 4 and believed to have

suffered a concussion may not be allowed to return to practice, training, or

competition until the student's return is authorized by a licensed health care

provider who meets the criteria set forth in subsection 4.

b. The authorization required by this subsection must be:

(1) In writing;

(2) Presented or forwarded to the individual designated by the student's school

district or nonpublic school for receipt of such authorizations; and

(3) Retained by the student's school district or school for a period of seven

years after conclusion of the student's enrollment.

c. Any health care provider who signs an authorization in accordance with this

section is acknowledging that the provider is acting within the provider's scope of

practice and is trained in the evaluation and management of concussion, as

determined by the provider's licensing board.

6. The concussion management program must require that each official, coach, and

individual designated by the school district or nonpublic school as having direct

responsibility for the student during practice, training, or competition receive biennial

training regarding the nature and risk of concussion.

7. The student's school district or nonpublic school shall ensure that before a student is

allowed to participate in the athletic activity described in subsection 1, the student and

the student's parent shall document that they have viewed information regarding

concussions incurred by students participating in athletic activities. The required

information must be provided by the student's school district or nonpublic school and

must be made available in printed form or in a verifiable electronic format.

8. This section does not create any liability for, or create a cause of action against:

a. A school district, its officers, or its employees;

b. A nonpublic school, its officers, or its employees; or

c. An official.

9. A school district or a nonpublic school may contract for and accept gifts, grants, and

donations from any public or nonpublic source, in order to meet the requirements of

this section.

10. For the purposes of this section, "official" means an umpire, a referee, a judge, or any

other individual formally officiating at an athletic event.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-40-03 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-40 / Section 15.1-40-03
15.1-40-03. Applicability of other laws, rules, and regulations
Status: in_force

15.1-40-03. Applicability of other laws, rules, and regulations

1. Except as provided in this chapter, a public charter school is not subject to a state or

local law, rule, regulation, policy, or procedure related to education.

2. A public charter school is subject to federal laws and authorities related to education.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-07-25.4 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-07 / Section 15.1-07-25.4
15.1-07-25.4. Virtual learning - School district policy - Report to legislative management and legislative assembly
Status: in_force

15.1-07-25.4. Virtual learning - School district policy - Report to legislative

management and legislative assembly.

1. The board of a school district or governing board of a nonpublic school that operates a

physical school plant may adopt a policy to allow students to engage in virtual

instruction and in the case of a school district, qualify for average daily membership in

the district.

2. A resident school district may not deny open enrollment to an approved virtual school.

3. A student or a student's family member may not receive any item, service, or thing of

value not given in exchange for fair market consideration from a vendor providing

instruction or support under this section.

4. The superintendent of public instruction shall adopt rules governing policies under this

section.

5. A policy adopted by a school district under this section:

a. Must comply with the rules adopted by the superintendent of public instruction.

b. May require registration for virtual instruction to coincide with the school district

course registration schedule and deadlines.

c. May require that students meet prerequisites to ensure readiness for sequential

virtual courses.

d. Must require the school district to pay for a virtual instruction course if the school

district does not offer the course and obtaining the course credit would contribute

to the student meeting high school graduation requirements in time to graduate

within the usual time frame.

e. May establish the minimum number of courses a student is required to take

onsite, whether virtual or in person. The policy may not unreasonably restrict

student access to virtual school options and must comply with laws and

administrative rules applicable to onsite students, as distinguished from virtual

academy students.

f. May grant discretion to the school district to determine whether to pay for a virtual

instruction course retake.

6. The superintendent of public instruction shall provide an annual report to either the

legislative management or the legislative assembly. In odd-numbered years, the report

must be made to the legislative assembly. In even-numbered years, the report must be

made to the legislative management. The annual report must:

a. Contain a comparison of the academic performance of students participating in

virtual instruction against students not participating in virtual instruction under this

section; and

b. Use the statewide prekindergarten through grade twelve strategic vision

framework goals.

7. If the superintendent of public instruction does not have access to academic

performance reports of a school district's virtual instruction subgroup because of the

low group size, the district shall provide the annual report required under this section

for the district's comparison data.

8. Students enrolled in an approved virtual school do not generate school district sized

weighting factors pursuant to section 15.1-27-03.2.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-34-13 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-34 / Section 15.1-34-13
15.1-34-13. Student with disabilities - Placement by governmental entity - Requirements
Status: in_force

15.1-34-13. Student with disabilities - Placement by governmental entity -

Requirements.

A governmental entity may not provide for the placement of a student with disabilities in a

family boarding home unless the person operating the home:

1. Has obtained a registration certificate; or

2. Is exempt from the registration requirement under subsection 1 or 2 of section

15.1-34-02 and complies with all applicable standards and rules adopted by the

department.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-14-13 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-14 / Section 15.1-14-13
15.1-14-13. Multidistrict special education unit - Director - Evaluation
Status: in_force

15.1-14-13. Multidistrict special education unit - Director - Evaluation

1. Before December fifteenth of each year, the board of a multidistrict special education

unit shall conduct a formative evaluation of the director's performance.

2. Before March fifteenth of each year, the board shall conduct a formal evaluation of the

director's performance. The board shall place a copy of the evaluation report in the

director's file and shall provide a copy of the evaluation report to the director.

3. If the board finds the director's performance to be unsatisfactory in any area, the board

shall detail its findings regarding the director's performance in the report and shall

make recommendations.

4. Upon receiving the report, the director may provide a written response to the board.

The board shall place the director's written response in the director's personnel file.

5. The board shall meet with the director to discuss the evaluation.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-27-18 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-27 / Section 15.1-27-18
15.1-27-18. Per student payments - Eligibility
Status: in_force

15.1-27-18. Per student payments - Eligibility

1. In order to be counted for the purpose of calculating per student payments, as

provided for by this chapter, a high school student must be enrolled in at least four

high school units. The units may include career and technical education courses

offered in accordance with chapter 15-20.1 and courses that are approved by the

superintendent of public instruction and offered by another high school district.

2. If a student is enrolled for graduation in a nonpublic school or if a student is taking

fewer than four high school units and is enrolled in an approved alternative high school

education program, the school district in which the student is enrolled is entitled to

receive proportionate payments.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-06-14 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-06 / Section 15.1-06-14
15.1-06-14. Use of schools for purposes other than education
Status: in_force

15.1-06-14. Use of schools for purposes other than education

The board of a school district may permit the district's schools and facilities to be used for

purposes other than the education of students, provided the usage does not interfere with the

education of students. The board may impose restrictions on the usage provided the restrictions

are nondiscriminatory and may impose a charge for the usage.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-32-21 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-32 / Section 15.1-32-21
15.1-32-21. Federal aid for special education
Status: in_force

15.1-32-21. Federal aid for special education

1. The superintendent of public instruction may apply for, receive, and administer federal

aid available for the provision of special education services to students.

2. The superintendent may expend any federal aid received in the administration of this

chapter within the limits of legislative appropriations.

3. School districts and multidistrict special education units are deemed to be local

education agencies for purposes related to the funding of special education services

within the limits of legislative appropriations.

4. North Dakota vision services - school for the blind, the school for the deaf, the life skills

and transition center, the youth correctional center, and the state hospital may apply

for, receive, and administer federal aid and may expend federal aid within the limits of

legislative appropriations.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-11-02 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-11 / Section 15.1-11-02
15.1-11-02. County superintendent of schools - Assignment of duties - Waiver
Status: in_force

15.1-11-02. County superintendent of schools - Assignment of duties - Waiver

1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a board of county commissioners, by

majority vote may choose not to employ a county superintendent of schools, provided

the board of county commissioners:

a. Obtains from the superintendent of public instruction a form that lists all statutory

duties to be otherwise performed by a county superintendent and provides for the

assignment of all such statutory duties to, and the performance of such statutory

duties by, one or more individuals;

b. Obtains the consent of a majority of the school board presidents representing

school districts having their administrative headquarters in the county;

c. Submits the completed form to the superintendent of public instruction; and

d. Obtains written approval of the assignments from the superintendent of public

instruction.

2. a. The superintendent of public instruction may waive the requirements of

subsection 1 with respect to any board of county commissioners which, on or

before June 30, 1999, assigned to qualified persons the duties of the county

superintendent of schools, provided:

(1) The assignment of duties was set forth in a written plan;

(2) The written plan was filed with the legislative council; and

(3) The superintendent of public instruction determines that the written plan

substantially complies with the requirements of subsection 1.

b. The determination of the superintendent regarding the waiver is final.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-34-03 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-34 / Section 15.1-34-03
15.1-34-03. Registration certificate - Application
Status: in_force

15.1-34-03. Registration certificate - Application

1. In order to obtain a registration certificate for a family boarding home, a person shall

complete an application form available from the department.

2. The department may investigate the applicant's activities and may inspect the home

for which the registration is sought.

3. The department shall grant the registration certificate within ten working days from the

date the department receives the application if:

a. The home is in sanitary condition;

b. The home is properly equipped to provide for the health and safety of student

boarders; and

c. The individual in charge of the home and all assistants are qualified to fulfill the

duties required of them under this chapter and under any rules or standards

prescribed by the department.

4. A registration certificate issued under this section is effective for up to two years.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-09-34 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-09 / Section 15.1-09-34
15.1-09-34. Contracts by school boards - Bids - Penalty
Status: in_force

15.1-09-34. Contracts by school boards - Bids - Penalty

1. Except as provided in this section, the board of a school district may not enter a

contract involving the expenditure of an aggregate amount greater than fifty thousand

dollars unless the school board has given ten days' notice by publication in the official

newspaper of the district, received sealed bids, and accepted the bid of the lowest

responsible bidder. This section does not apply to contracts for:

a. The personal services of district employees.

b. Textbooks and reference books.

c. Articles not sold on the open market.

d. Patented, copyrighted, or exclusively sold devices or features required to match

articles already in use.

e. Patented, copyrighted, or exclusively sold articles so distinctive that only one

brand can be purchased.

f. Building construction projects under chapter 48-01.2.

g. School transportation services purchased under section 15.1-30-11.

h. Vehicle fuel purchased under section 15.1-09-34.1.

i. Heating fuel purchased under section 15.1-09-34.1.

j. The purchase of a used motor vehicle, including a schoolbus, motorbus, or van,

intended primarily for the transportation of students.

k. Cooperative purchases with the office of management and budget under chapter

54-44.4.

l. The purchase of products from prison industries under chapter 12-48.

m. The purchase of products from work activity centers under chapter 25-16.2.

n. Cooperative purchases made pursuant to a joint-powers agreement under

o. Building materials required for district students enrolled in a course to create

home construction projects sold on the open market, the revenue of which is

used to cover the cost of the building materials for use in the course.

2. For purposes of this section, a "used motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle that has

been previously owned or leased and which has an odometer reading in excess of

eighteen thousand miles [28967 kilometers].

3. A board member who participates in a violation of this section is guilty of a class B

misdemeanor.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-07-37 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-07 / Section 15.1-07-37
15.1-07-37. Virtual learning - Military-connected students, students with a medical condition, or students moving out of state - School district policy
Status: in_force

15.1-07-37. Virtual learning - Military-connected students, students with a medical

condition, or students moving out of state - School district policy.

1. For purposes of this section, a "military-connected student" means a student impacted

by a military-directed reassignment or mid-year relocation.

2. A school district may allow a military-connected student, a student with a medical

condition unable to physically attend school, or a student moving out of state to enroll

early or remain enrolled and attend a school by engaging in virtual instruction.

3. The period of virtual instruction permitted under this section may not extend beyond

the current school year.

4. If the board of a school district that operates a physical plant chooses to provide virtual

instruction under this section, the board shall adopt a local policy.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-09-26 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-09 / Section 15.1-09-26
15.1-09-26. Affirmation or oath of office - Administration
Status: in_force

15.1-09-26. Affirmation or oath of office - Administration

Any member of a school board may administer an affirmation or oath of office required of

school board members, required of school district personnel, or required in any school-related

matter.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-14-03 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-14 / Section 15.1-14-03
15.1-14-03. School district superintendent - Evaluation
Status: in_force

15.1-14-03. School district superintendent - Evaluation

1. a. On or before November fifteenth of each year, the board of a school district shall

conduct an evaluation of the superintendent's performance.

b. On or before March fifteenth of each year, the board shall conduct a second

evaluation of the superintendent's performance.

c. The board shall provide a copy of each evaluation report required by this

subsection to the superintendent and shall place a copy of each report in the

superintendent's personnel file.

2. If the board finds the superintendent's performance to be unsatisfactory in any area,

the board shall detail its findings regarding the superintendent's performance in the

report and shall make recommendations.

3. Upon receiving an evaluation report, the superintendent may provide a written

response to the board. The board shall place the superintendent's written response in

the superintendent's personnel file.

4. The board shall meet with the superintendent to discuss the evaluation.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-06-06.1 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-06 / Section 15.1-06-06.1
15.1-06-06.1. Approval of nonpublic schools
Status: in_force

15.1-06-06.1. Approval of nonpublic schools

1. In order to obtain certification that a nonpublic school is approved, the administrator of

a nonpublic school shall submit to the superintendent of public instruction a

compliance report verifying that:

a. Each classroom teacher is licensed to teach by the education standards and

practices board or approved to teach by the education standards and practices

board;

b. Each classroom teacher is teaching only in those course areas or fields for which

the teacher is licensed or for which the teacher has received an exception under

section 15.1-09-57;

c. The school meets all curricular requirements set forth in chapter 15.1-21;

d. The school has been inspected by the state fire marshal or the state fire

marshal's designee in accordance with section 15.1-06-10 and:

(1) Has no unremedied deficiency; or

(2) Has deficiencies that have been addressed in a plan of correction which

was submitted to and approved by the state fire marshal or the state fire

marshal's designee; and

e. All individuals hired after June 30, 2011, and having unsupervised contact with

students at the school, have:

(1) Undergone a criminal history background check requested on behalf of the

employing school; or

(2) Undergone a criminal history background check in order to be licensed by

the education standards and practices board or by any other state licensing

board.

2. The compliance report required by subsection 1 must:

a. Be signed by the school administrator;

b. Be formally approved by the governing board of the school; and

c. Be filed with the superintendent of public instruction before five p.m. on:

(1) The first day of October; or

(2) The date of the extension provided under subsection 5.

3. On the tenth day of September and on the twenty-fifth day of September, the

superintendent of public instruction shall provide to each school administrator and

member of the governing board, electronic notification that the compliance report is

due on the first day of October.

4. If a nonpublic school's compliance report is not submitted at the time and in the

manner required by subsection 2, the superintendent of public instruction shall

designate the school as unapproved. No later than thirty days after the date on which

a school's compliance report is due, in accordance with subsection 2, the

superintendent of public instruction shall post a notice on the department's website,

indicating whether a nonpublic school is approved or unapproved.

5. If a nonpublic school does not meet the approval requirements of this section, the

superintendent of public instruction shall notify the parents of students enrolled in the

school, either directly or through the local media outlets, that the school is unapproved

and that the parents may be in violation of the state's compulsory attendance

provisions.

6. If because of unforeseen or other extenuating circumstances the administrator of a

nonpublic school is unable to file the school's compliance report with the

superintendent of public instruction before five p.m. on October first, the school

administrator may request one extension from the superintendent of public instruction.

The superintendent of public instruction shall grant the extension provided the request

was received before five p.m. on October first. An extension under this section

terminates at five p.m. on October fifteenth.

7. Upon receipt of a nonpublic school's compliance report, as required by this section, the

superintendent of public instruction shall certify the school as being approved. A

certification of approval under this subsection expires at the conclusion of the regular

school calendar.

8. If after being certified as approved a nonpublic school experiences circumstances or

events that would render the information contained in its compliance report inaccurate,

the administrator of the nonpublic school shall notify the superintendent of public

instruction and work with the superintendent of public instruction to address the

circumstances or events at the earliest possible time.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-18-05 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-18 / Section 15.1-18-05
15.1-18-05. Special education strategist credential
Status: repealed

15.1-18-05. Special education strategist credential

Repealed by S.L. 2025, ch. 186, § 1.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-23-10 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-23 / Section 15.1-23-10
15.1-23-10. Home education - Standardized achievement test - Cost
Status: in_force

15.1-23-10. Home education - Standardized achievement test - Cost

1. If a child receiving home education takes the standardized achievement test used by

the school district in which the child resides, the school district is responsible for the

cost of the test and for the cost of administering the test. The school district shall

ensure that the test is administered by an individual who is employed by the district

and who is licensed to teach by the education standards and practices board or

approved to teach by the education standards and practices board.

2. a. If the child takes a nationally normed standardized achievement test not used by

the school district in which the child resides, the child's parent is responsible for

the cost of the test.

b. The cost of administering a test under this subsection is the responsibility of the

child's parent if the test is administered by an individual who is selected by the

parent. An individual selected by the child's parent to administer a test under this

subsection must be licensed to teach by the education standards and practices

board or approved to teach by the education standards and practices board.

c. The cost of administering a test under this subsection is the responsibility of the

school district if, at the request of the child's parent, the school district administers

the test. The school district shall ensure that the test is administered by an

individual who is employed by the district and who is licensed to teach by the

education standards and practices board or approved to teach by the education

standards and practices board.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-23-13 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-23 / Section 15.1-23-13
15.1-23-13. Home education - Disabilities - Services plan
Status: in_force

15.1-23-13. Home education - Disabilities - Services plan

1. a. If a multidisciplinary assessment team, using eligibility criteria established by the

superintendent of public instruction, determines that the child is disabled, that the

child requires specially designed instruction due to the disability, and that this

instruction cannot be provided without special education and related services, the

parent may continue to supervise home education, provided that:

(1) The parent files with the school district superintendent a services plan that

was developed privately or through the school district; and

(2) The services plan demonstrates that the child's special needs are being

addressed by persons qualified to provide special education or related

services.

b. If the multidisciplinary team determines that the child has a developmental

disability, the parent may continue to supervise home education under the

provisions of sections 15.1-23-14 and 15.1-23-15.

2. Annually, the superintendent of the child's school district of residence shall determine

reasonable academic progress based on the child's services plan.

3. If a parent fails to file a services plan as required by this section, the parent is deemed

to be in violation of the compulsory school attendance provisions and may no longer

supervise the home education of the child.

4. A child who was once evaluated by a multidisciplinary assessment team need not be

re-evaluated for a potential learning problem upon scoring below the thirtieth percentile

on a subsequent standardized achievement test unless the re-evaluation is performed

pursuant to the child's services plan.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-12-13 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-12 / Section 15.1-12-13
15.1-12-13. School district reorganization - Proposal rejection - Revision - New election
Status: in_force

15.1-12-13. School district reorganization - Proposal rejection - Revision - New

election.

1. If the electors reject the reorganization plan, the county committee, after a period of

three months from the date of the special election, may hold a public hearing as

provided for in section 15.1-12-10 to consider a revised reorganization plan proposed

by the participating school districts. If the county committee approves a revised plan,

the county superintendent shall submit the revised plan to the state board for approval.

2. If the state board approves the revised plan, it shall notify the county superintendent of

schools. A county superintendent receiving notice under this section shall follow the

procedures set forth in this chapter for calling a special election to approve or reject

the revised plan. If a majority of the electors residing within each school district vote to

approve the revised reorganization plan, the county superintendent shall make the

necessary adjustments of property, debts, and liabilities and perform all duties required

by law in order to establish and organize the new school district.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-12-10.1 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-12 / Section 15.1-12-10.1
15.1-12-10.1. State board of public school education - Approval of elementary districts prohibited
Status: in_force

15.1-12-10.1. State board of public school education - Approval of elementary

districts prohibited.

The state board of public school education may not approve any reorganization plan that

would result in the creation of an elementary district.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-37-02 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-37 / Section 15.1-37-02
15.1-37-02. North Dakota early childhood education council - Membership - Terms
Status: repealed

15.1-37-02. North Dakota early childhood education council - Membership - Terms

Repealed by S.L. 2021, ch. 358, § 11.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-32-20 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-32 / Section 15.1-32-20
15.1-32-20. School district financing - Levy
Status: repealed

15.1-32-20. School district financing - Levy

Repealed by S.L. 2015, ch. 137, § 38.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-06-18 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-06 / Section 15.1-06-18
15.1-06-18. School report - Review
Status: repealed

15.1-06-18. School report - Review

Repealed by S.L. 2021, ch. 139, § 1.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-27-29 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-27 / Section 15.1-27-29
15.1-27-29. Transportation payments - Certification of information
Status: repealed

15.1-27-29. Transportation payments - Certification of information

Repealed by S.L. 2003, ch. 667, § 41.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-13-19 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-13 / Section 15.1-13-19
15.1-13-19. Teaching license - Expiration
Status: in_force

15.1-13-19. Teaching license - Expiration

Notwithstanding any other law, if an individual's teaching license expires within the final six

weeks of a school district's or nonpublic school's calendar, that individual's license is deemed to

be extended and in effect until the completion of the school district's or nonpublic school's

calendar.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-36-06 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-36 / Section 15.1-36-06
15.1-36-06. School construction loans - Bank of North Dakota
Status: repealed

15.1-36-06. School construction loans - Bank of North Dakota

Repealed by S.L. 2017, ch. 368, § 10.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-09-19 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-09 / Section 15.1-09-19
15.1-09-19. Duties of election officials - Other applicable statutes
Status: in_force

15.1-09-19. Duties of election officials - Other applicable statutes

Sections 16.1-08.1-03.3, 16.1-10-01, 16.1-10-06, 16.1-10-06.1, 16.1-10-07, 16.1-10-08,

16.1-13-22, 16.1-13-23, 16.1-13-30, 16.1-15-01, 16.1-15-04, and 16.1-16-04 apply to elections

held under sections 15.1-09-09 and 15.1-09-11.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-07-26 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-07 / Section 15.1-07-26
15.1-07-26. School district demographics and enrollment - Review - Report
Status: in_force

15.1-07-26. School district demographics and enrollment - Review - Report

1. Between January first and June thirtieth of every even-numbered year, the board of

each school district may invite the public to participate in a review addressing the

effects that demographics and changing enrollment will have on the district in the

ensuing three-year and five-year periods, and specifically addressing potential effects

on:

a. Academic achievement, as it relates to the local strategic plan, including progress

toward state academic goals adopted by the statewide prekindergarten through

grade twelve education strategic vision steering committee;

b. Instructional, administrative, and ancillary staffing;

c. Co-curricular or extracurricular programs;

d. Facility needs and utilization; and

e. District property tax levies.

2. At the conclusion of the review, the board is encouraged to prepare a report, make the

report available on the district website, and make the report available upon request.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-19-07 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-19 / Section 15.1-19-07
15.1-19-07. Communicable parasites - Detection and eradication
Status: in_force

15.1-19-07. Communicable parasites - Detection and eradication

The board of a school district may contract with licensed health care personnel to assist in

the detection and eradication of communicable parasites.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-16-04 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-16 / Section 15.1-16-04
15.1-16-04. Education factfinders - Compensation
Status: in_force

15.1-16-04. Education factfinders - Compensation

Each factfinder appointed by the education factfinding commission, other than a

commission member who serves as a factfinder, is entitled to receive compensation at the rate

of ninety dollars per day and reimbursement for expenses, as provided by law for state officers,

for attending commission meetings or performing duties directed by the commission.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-27-26 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-27 / Section 15.1-27-26
15.1-27-26. School district transportation of students - Payments
Status: repealed

15.1-27-26. School district transportation of students - Payments

Repealed by S.L. 2003, ch. 667, § 41.
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-09.1-02.1 — ND Code / Title 15.1 / Chapter 15.1-09.1 / Section 15.1-09.1-02.1
15.1-09.1-02.1. Regional education association - Services to be offered
Status: in_force

15.1-09.1-02.1. Regional education association - Services to be offered

1. To be eligible for state funding, a regional education association shall offer the

following services to its member districts:

a. Coordination and facilitation of professional development activities for teachers

and administrators employed by its member districts;

b. Supplementation of technology support services;

c. Assistance with achieving school improvement goals identified by the

superintendent of public instruction;

d. Assistance with the collection, analysis, and interpretation of student achievement

data; and

e. Assistance with the expansion and enrichment of curricular offerings.

2. Subsection 1 does not preclude a regional education association from offering

additional services, including services to a district that is not a member of the regional

education association.

3. A regional education association may enter a contract with the superintendent of public

instruction to offer services.