Bill > HB1387

This bill amends North Dakota state law to modify provisions regarding school holidays and closures on election days. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision that requires schools to be closed on any day when a national, statewide, or local election is held, but only if the school is being used as a polling place during regular school hours. The bill mandates that school districts either cancel classes entirely or separate students in a way that prevents any contact with voters on such election days. This change is designed to minimize potential disruptions or interactions between students and voters during the electoral process. The bill updates the existing list of school holidays by adding this new election day provision and adjusts language to clarify that schools must take action to prevent student-voter interaction when the school serves as a polling location. The amendment provides schools with clear guidance on how to handle situations where their facilities are being used for voting during school hours.

Education

https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1387.html