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North DakotaHB 14972025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 50-11.1-21 and section 50-11.1-23 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to age requirements for an approved four-year old program; and eligibility for the best in class program.
Sponsored By: Roger A. Maki (Republican)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.
Age rules for four-year-old pre-K
Children must be four years old by August 1 to enroll. If a child turns four by December 1, the district can allow early enrollment after reviewing milestones, school readiness, and other factors. Families must request this district review.
Rules to run four-year-old programs
Programs must use teachers licensed or approved in early childhood education. They must follow the department’s program requirements and comply with this chapter. They must meet all city and state health, fire, and safety codes to gain and keep approval.
Two-year approvals and $50 application fee
Program operators can request approval that lasts two years. An application costs a nonrefundable $50, paid when you file. The department uses the fee to cover review and inspections. These changes take effect immediately.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Roger A. Maki
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Jim Jonas
Republican • House
Andrew Marschall
Republican • House
David Monson
Republican • House
Donald Schaible
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/19/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 79 nays 14
Yes: 79 • No: 14
Senate vote • 3/14/2025
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 28 nays 19
Yes: 28 • No: 19
House vote • 2/20/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 74 nays 13, Emergency clause carried
Yes: 74 • No: 13
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 03/27
3/31/2025HouseSigned by Governor 03/26
3/28/2025HouseSent to Governor
3/25/2025HouseSigned by Speaker
3/25/2025HouseSigned by President
3/24/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 79 nays 14
3/19/2025HouseConcurred
3/19/2025HouseReturned to House (12)
3/17/2025HouseEmergency clause failed
3/14/2025SenateSecond reading, passed as amended, yeas 28 nays 19
3/14/2025SenateAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
3/13/2025SenateReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 4 1 1
3/12/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 11:00
3/11/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, (emergency), referred Education Committee
2/24/2025SenateReceived from House
2/21/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 74 nays 13, Emergency clause carried
2/20/2025HouseAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
2/19/2025HouseReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 11 2 1
2/18/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 02:30
2/17/2025HouseRereferred to Education
2/12/2025HouseAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
2/11/2025HouseReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 8 4 2
2/10/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 03:00
1/29/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Education Committee
1/20/2025House
Bill Text
Adopted by the House Education Committee
Adopted by the Senate Education Committee
Enrollment
FIRST ENGROSSMENT
INTRODUCED
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senate Chamber
SECOND ENGROSSMENT
SECOND ENGROSSMENT with Senate Amendments
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