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North Dakota House Bill HB1013

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

North Dakota House Bill HB1013

Introduced
1/7/25  
Refer
1/7/25  
Report Pass
2/25/25  
Engrossed
2/25/25  
Refer
3/7/25  
Report Pass
4/15/25  
Enrolled
5/2/25  

Caption

The salary of the superintendent of public instruction and administrative cost-sharing; to provide for a transfer; to provide a report; to provide an exemption; and to provide an effective date.

Impact

The provisions in HB 1013 will have a considerable impact on the operational capacity of educational institutions across the state. For example, the measure supports administrative cost-sharing among cooperating school districts, which could create financial efficiencies and allow for better resource distribution. Moreover, the electronic collection of meal eligibility information intends to streamline processes for families seeking assistance under the national school lunch program, effectively contributing to equity in school meal access.

Summary

House Bill 1013 addresses multiple aspects of educational funding and administration within North Dakota, focusing on appropriations to various educational entities, including the Department of Public Instruction, the Center for Distance Education, the State Library, and specialized institutions serving students with disabilities. The bill aims to allocate funds for operational expenses and enhancements over the biennium starting July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. Among these provisions, there are significant allocations for teacher retention programs and scholarships aimed at assisting paraprofessionals to become qualified teachers.

Sentiment

The sentiment around HB 1013 appears to be generally favorable among educational stakeholders, particularly those who see the value in increased funding for critical programs in education, disability services, and meal support. There are also indications that the bill fulfills a pressing need for comprehensive oversight in funding allocation amid ongoing discussions about educational equity and access in the state. However, as with any allocation of public funds, there may be resistance or concerns regarding fiscal impacts on state budgeting and resource management.

Contention

Notable points of contention may arise regarding the amendments to sections of the North Dakota Century Code governing the salary of the superintendent of public instruction and the administrative cost-sharing provisions. Some stakeholders could assert that changes to salary structures and administrative responsibilities could lead to disparities among districts or impact the retention of quality leadership in certain areas. There may also be debate on how effectively the appropriations will cover the anticipated needs of educational institutions, particularly in context to the growing demands on educational services.

Latest HB1013 Activity

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

ND SB2013

The salary of the superintendent of public instruction, baseline funding, high-cost students, and regional library cooperative definitions; to provide for a transfer; to provide for reports; to provide an exemption; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.

ND HB1002

The salaries of justices of the supreme court, the salaries of district court judges, and compensation of jurors; to provide for transfers; to provide for a report; and to provide an exemption.

ND SB2393

The state leave sharing program, capitol grounds rent collections, and the law enforcement retirement program; to provide for a transfer; to provide an exemption; to provide a report; to provide for a retroactive application; and to provide an effective date.

ND SB2015

A transfer of Bank of North Dakota profits to a water infrastructure revolving loan fund; to provide for a transfer; to provide an exemption; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide a report; to provide a penalty; to provide for application; to provide a retroactive effective date; to provide a contingent effective date; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.

ND HB1001

Legislative compensation; to provide a report; to provide an exemption; to provide for application, transfer, and cancellation of unexpended appropriations; and to declare an emergency.

ND SB2006

The salary of the state tax commissioner, property assessment increase notices, and use tax exemptions; to provide an exemption; to provide for a transfer; to provide an effective date; and to provide an expiration date.

ND SB2017

AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the game and fish department; to provide a contingent appropriation; to provide for a transfer; and to provide an exemption.

ND SB2003

Transfers from the lottery operating fund to the multijurisdictional drug task force grant fund and the salary of the attorney general; to provide a transfer; to provide an exemption; to provide for a legislative management study; and to declare an emergency.

ND HB1014

Fuel production facility loan guarantee reserve funding, the housing incentive fund, the powers of the North Dakota pipeline authority, definitions for the clean sustainable energy authority, a clean sustainable energy authority line of credit, and an appropriation from the state fiscal recovery fund; to provide a contingent appropriation; to provide for a transfer; to provide an exemption; to provide for a study; to provide for a report; to provide a statement of legislative intent; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.

ND HB1010

AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the council on the arts; to provide for transfers; to provide for a report; to provide an exemption; and to declare an emergency.

Similar Bills

ND SB2013

The salary of the superintendent of public instruction, baseline funding, high-cost students, and regional library cooperative definitions; to provide for a transfer; to provide for reports; to provide an exemption; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.

ND SB2284

School district enrollment, the definition of "probationary teacher", a school district's policy governing possession of a weapon, the definition of "dangerous weapon", modification of weighting factors, transition maximums and an increase in per student payments, and the school construction revolving loan fund; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide a legislative management report; to provide an appropriation; to provide for an exemption; to provide for a transfer; and to provide an effective date.

ND SB2015

A transfer of Bank of North Dakota profits to a water infrastructure revolving loan fund; to provide for a transfer; to provide an exemption; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide a report; to provide a penalty; to provide for application; to provide a retroactive effective date; to provide a contingent effective date; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.

ND SB2398

Baseline funding and the determination of state school aid, loans from the coal development trust fund, and evidences of indebtedness; to provide an appropriation; to provide for retroactive application; and to provide an effective date.

MT HB171

Revise education laws related to residential treatment facilities