North DakotaHB 15622025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

AN ACT to amend and reenact section 15.1-07-34 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to training for mandated reporters of suspected child abuse or neglect; and to repeal section 15.1-19-29 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to training for mandated reporters of suspected child abuse or neglect.

Sponsored By: Doug Osowski (Republican)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Behavioral health coordinators in every school

Every school must name a behavioral health resource coordinator. This person is the contact for students, families, and staff who need help. The superintendent keeps each coordinator’s contact information so people can find them.

Eight hours of youth behavioral training

A school district can provide at least eight hours of training every two years for teachers and administrators. Training covers youth behavioral health, child abuse, and child neglect. Districts can invite support staff to join. Topics may include trauma, social and emotional learning, suicide prevention, bullying, and referral options. Districts choose topics based on their annual needs assessment.

Online reporter training now required for educators

Teachers, administrators, librarians, and counselors must complete the state online mandated reporter training before their first license and each renewal. They must give proof of completion to the Education Standards and Practices Board. The Department of Health and Human Services provides the interactive online module. Colleges, schools, and regional education associations can offer trainings that meet this requirement. The superintendent works with regional groups to share materials and training opportunities with public and nonpublic schools. These trainings count for continuing education credit. The law repeals the old training statute.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Doug Osowski

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Dori Hauck

    Republican • House

  • Matthew Heilman

    Republican • House

  • Roger A. Maki

    Republican • House

  • Desiree Morton

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 225 • No: 1

House vote 4/9/2025

Second reading, passed, yeas 90 nays 1

Yes: 90 • No: 1

Senate vote 4/1/2025

Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 46 nays 0

Yes: 46 • No: 0

House vote 2/17/2025

Second reading, passed, yeas 89 nays 0

Yes: 89 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Filed with Secretary Of State 04/16

    4/21/2025House
  2. Signed by Governor 04/16

    4/18/2025House
  3. Sent to Governor

    4/15/2025House
  4. Signed by Speaker

    4/15/2025House
  5. Signed by President

    4/14/2025Senate
  6. Second reading, passed, yeas 90 nays 1

    4/9/2025House
  7. Concurred

    4/9/2025House
  8. Returned to House (12)

    4/2/2025House
  9. Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 46 nays 0

    4/1/2025Senate
  10. Amendment adopted, placed on calendar

    3/28/2025Senate
  11. Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 6 0 0

    3/27/2025Senate
  12. Committee Hearing 11:05

    3/5/2025Senate
  13. Introduced, first reading, referred Human Services Committee

    2/18/2025Senate
  14. Received from House

    2/18/2025Senate
  15. Second reading, passed, yeas 89 nays 0

    2/17/2025House
  16. Amendment adopted, placed on calendar

    2/13/2025House
  17. Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 11 0 2

    2/12/2025House
  18. Committee Hearing 10:00

    1/27/2025House
  19. Introduced, first reading, referred Human Services Committee

    1/20/2025House

Bill Text

  • Adopted by the House Human Services Committee

  • Adopted by the Senate Human Services Committee

  • Enrollment

  • FIRST ENGROSSMENT

  • FIRST ENGROSSMENT with Senate Amendments

  • INTRODUCED

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