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ND HB1621

ND HB1621
Requiring the presidential physical fitness test in physical education courses in elementary, middle, and high schools and providing exceptions to the test; and to provide an effective date.


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Introduced
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/22/2026
Crossed Over
01/22/2026
Passed
01/23/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/23/2026

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
69th Legislative Assembly Special Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 15.1-21-01 and section 15.1-21-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to requiring the presidential physical fitness test in physical education courses in elementary, middle, and high schools and providing exceptions to the test; and to provide an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill requires that the presidential physical fitness test be included in physical education courses in North Dakota's elementary, middle, and high schools, with the Superintendent of Public Instruction authorized to set criteria and exceptions for the test, aligning with federal guidance. The bill amends existing North Dakota Century Code sections to incorporate this requirement into the curriculum for physical education, and it specifies that this change will take effect on August 1, 2027.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (0)

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Other Sponsors (1)

Legislative Management (Joint)

Last Action

Filed with Secretary Of State 01/23 (on 01/28/2026)

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