Bill > HB1510

This bill addresses several initiatives aimed at supporting teachers in North Dakota. First, it requires the Teachers' Fund for Retirement Board to develop and distribute financial planning resources to help new and recently hired teachers maximize their earning potential, with the Superintendent of Public Instruction compiling and distributing these resources to teacher preparation programs and school districts. Second, the bill allows school districts to provide or permit child care services on school premises, with the state department tasked with developing rules for implementing these services by July 1, 2026. Additionally, the bill mandates two legislative management studies during the 2025-26 interim: one to explore the feasibility of creating a health insurance pool for school district employees, including analyzing potential impacts on teacher salaries and compensation structures, and another to study teacher licensing and recruitment strategies, such as exploring interstate teacher mobility compacts and universal licensing options. The legislative management is required to report their findings and recommendations to the 70th legislative assembly, potentially proposing related legislation to implement their suggestions.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1510.html