North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

North Dakota House Bill HB1105

Introduced

1/7/25

Refer

1/7/25

Report Pass

2/13/25

Engrossed

2/18/25

Refer

2/18/25

Report Pass

3/11/25

Enrolled

3/14/25

Passed

3/24/25

Caption

A school district's virtual learning policies.

Impact

If passed, HB 1105 would require school districts to provide financial support for virtual instruction courses, especially if a course is not offered in-person by the district. Furthermore, the bill mandates that districts must comply with specific guidelines set forth by the superintendent of public instruction, including accountability measures for evaluating the academic performance of students involved in virtual instruction compared to their peers. This could reshape how educational content is delivered in North Dakota, particularly in response to changing educational demands.

Summary

House Bill 1105 is legislation aimed at amending the North Dakota Century Code to establish guidelines for school districts regarding virtual learning policies. The bill allows both public and nonpublic school districts the authority to adopt policies facilitating virtual instruction, ensuring that students can enroll in virtual schools without being denied open enrollment. It seeks to create more streamlined regulations and enhance the availability of virtual learning options for students across the state.

Sentiment

Overall, the sentiment surrounding HB 1105 appears to be supportive among legislators, reflecting an understanding of the increasing importance and necessity of virtual instruction in contemporary education. Participants in discussions around the bill emphasize the need to adapt to technological advancements and the learning preferences of students, suggesting that providing virtual education is an essential step in modernizing the educational system.

Contention

Despite the positive sentiment, there may be concerns regarding equitable access to virtual instruction and its potential impact on traditional classroom models. Some critics could argue that the shift towards virtual learning can create disparities particularly for students who may lack reliable internet access or technology at home. Moreover, the financial implications on school districts that must allocate funding for these virtual courses could lead to contentious discussions around budgeting and resource management. As educational stakeholders evaluate the bill, the tension between enhancing educational options and ensuring fair access will likely emerge as a critical point of debate.

Latest ND HB1105 Activity

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

ND HB1376

Virtual instruction of students and open enrollment.

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 HB1494

School meal policies.

ND HB1521

Alternative curriculum outside of a classroom.

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.

ND HB1132

Compulsory school attendance.

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 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 HB1030

The use of Indian scholarship refunds.

ND SB2254

Intervention by the superintendent of public instruction for a chronically low-performing school or school district; to provide a report; and to declare an emergency.

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