All Roll Calls
Yes: 133 • No: 5
North DakotaSB 23622025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
AN ACT to amend and reenact section 15.1-02-11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the accreditation of schools.
Sponsored By: Donald Schaible (Republican)
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Bill Overview
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New school accreditation rules and choices
The Superintendent sets accreditation rules for public and nonpublic schools. Rules must use student achievement measures and directly aim to improve learning. Schools can use a state process or an approved national or improvement organization. Each option must meet or exceed state standards and show measurable results. A school may choose the option that fits its goals, subject to the Superintendent’s approval. The Superintendent builds the selection process with a steering committee that includes North Dakota United, school administrators, secondary and elementary principals, and the North Dakota School Boards Association, and also reviews options regularly for results.
Free state accreditation; districts pay others
The Superintendent provides a state accreditation option to every public school district at no charge. Districts that choose another option from the state‑approved list must pay that accreditor’s fees and related costs. Districts still choose the option that best fits their needs, but costs depend on the choice.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Donald Schaible
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Jim Jonas
Republican • House
Brandy L. Pyle
Republican • House
Randy D. Lemm
Republican • Senate
Mark F. Weber
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/19/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 91 nays 1
Yes: 91 • No: 1
Senate vote • 2/21/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 42 nays 4
Yes: 42 • No: 4
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 03/26
3/27/2025HouseSigned by Governor 03/25
3/26/2025SenateSent to Governor
3/24/2025SenateSigned by President
3/24/2025SenateSigned by Speaker
3/24/2025HouseReturned to Senate
3/20/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 91 nays 1
3/19/2025HouseReported back, do pass, place on calendar 14 0 0
3/18/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 02:30
3/17/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Education Committee
3/7/2025HouseReceived from Senate
2/24/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 42 nays 4
2/21/2025SenateAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
2/18/2025SenateReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 4 1 1
2/17/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 02:30
2/11/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Education Committee
1/27/2025Senate
Bill Text
Adopted by the Senate Education Committee
Enrollment
FIRST ENGROSSMENT
INTRODUCED
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