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North DakotaHB 16212025 Special SessionHouseWALLET
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.
Sponsored By: Legislative Management
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Bill Overview
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Presidential fitness test required in schools
Beginning August 1, 2027, public and nonpublic elementary, middle, and high schools require students to take the presidential physical fitness test in PE. High schools provide a half unit of PE each school year that includes the test. At least once every four years, that PE class must teach fitness concepts, testing, and how to improve and keep personal fitness. The state superintendent sets the rules and any exceptions, and must follow federal guidance.
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Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 1/23/2026
Second reading, passed, yeas 43 nays 3
Yes: 43 • No: 3
House vote • 1/22/2026
Second reading, passed, yeas 90 nays 2
Yes: 90 • No: 2
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 01/23
1/28/2026HouseSigned by Governor 01/23
1/23/2026HouseSent to Governor
1/23/2026HouseSigned by Speaker
1/23/2026HouseSigned by President
1/23/2026SenateReturned to House
1/23/2026HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 43 nays 3
1/23/2026SenateEngrossment placed on calendar 12 2 0
1/22/2026SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Joint Policy Committee
1/22/2026SenateReceived from House
1/22/2026SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 90 nays 2
1/22/2026HouseAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
1/22/2026HouseReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 12 1 1
1/21/2026HouseCommittee Hearing 01:00
1/21/2026HouseCommittee Hearing 11:00
1/21/2026HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Joint Policy Committee
1/21/2026House
Bill Text
Adopted by the House Joint Policy Committee
Enrollment
FIRST ENGROSSMENT
INTRODUCED
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