Bill > HB1013

This bill provides comprehensive funding and policy directives for North Dakota's public education system for the 2025-2027 biennium, appropriating over $3 billion across several educational agencies. The bill includes significant appropriations for the Department of Public Instruction, Center for Distance Education, State Library, School for the Deaf, and North Dakota Vision Services - School for the Blind, with funding coming from general funds, special funds, and federal sources. Key provisions include $6 million for free student meals for low-income families, $3 million for a paraprofessional-to-teacher program, $500,000 for North Dakota Governor's Schools, and various one-time funding initiatives for programs like teacher retention, dyslexia training, and Native American educational resources. The bill also increases the salary of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, creates a new requirement for electronic collection of free and reduced-price meal eligibility information, and modifies administrative cost-sharing provisions for cooperating school districts. Additionally, the bill provides flexibility for unexpended appropriations and allows for certain fund transfers, ensuring continued support for educational programs and infrastructure across the state.

Budget and Finance

Appropriations (House)

https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1013.html