Title 15 — Education
120 chapters · 633 sections in this title.
N.D.C.C. § 15-10-01 State board of higher education - Institutions administered by board
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The state board of higher education shall have the control and administration of the following state educational institutions: 1. The state university and the school of mines at Grand Forks, with their substations. 2. The North Dakota state university of agriculture and applied s…
N.D.C.C. § 15-10-01.2 North Dakota university system - Unified system of higher education
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The institutions of higher education under the control of the state board of higher education are a unified system of higher education, as established by the board, and are designated as the North Dakota university system.
N.D.C.C. § 15-10-02 Membership of state board of higher education - Advisers
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1. The state board of higher education consists of eight members, all of whom must be appointed by the governor in accordance with section 6 of article VIII of the Constitution of North Dakota. 2. The council of college faculties shall annually appoint one individual to serve as …
N.D.C.C. § 15-10-03 Terms of office
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Repealed by S.L. 1999, ch. 154, § 2.
N.D.C.C. § 15-10-04 Failure of senate to confirm nomination to board - Procedure
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Repealed by S.L. 1999, ch. 154, § 2.
N.D.C.C. § 15-10-05 Appointments to fill vacancies when legislative assembly not in session
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Repealed by S.L. 1999, ch. 154, § 2.
N.D.C.C. § 15-10-06 Removal - Impeachment only
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Repealed by S.L. 1999, ch. 154, § 2.
N.D.C.C. § 15-10-07 Oath of office - Quorum
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Before entering upon the duties of their offices, the members appointed to the state board of higher education shall take and subscribe the oath required of civil officers. A majority of the members appointed to the board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.
N.D.C.C. § 15-10-08 Compensation of board members - Expenses - Legislative appropriations
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Each member of the state board of higher education, except the student member, is entitled to receive as compensation one hundred forty-eight dollars per day for each calendar day actually spent devoted to the duties of office, and necessary expenses in the same manner and amount…
N.D.C.C. § 15-10-09 President and secretary of board - Appointment - Term
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The state board of higher education shall elect one of its members annually to serve as president of the board for a term of one year. It shall elect a competent person as secretary, who shall hold office at the will of the board and shall reside, during the secretary's term of o…
N.D.C.C. § 15-10-11 Authority and general powers of board
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The state board of higher education has full authority over the institutions under its control with the right to prescribe, limit, or modify the courses offered at the several institutions. In furtherance of its powers, the board has the power to delegate to its employees details…
N.D.C.C. § 15-10-12 Board may accept gifts and bequests - Deposit of funds
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The state board of higher education may, subject to the limitations of section 15-10-12.1, receive donations, gifts, grants, and bequests offered or tendered to or for the benefit of any institution of higher education under its control or subject to its administration, and all m…
N.D.C.C. § 15-10-12.2 College and university investment income
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All income earned on college and university funds not deposited in the state treasury must be retained by those funds. 15-10-12.3. Capital construction projects - Local fund sources - Local matching funds - Report to budget section. If any institution under the control of the sta…
N.D.C.C. § 15-10-13.1 Faculty - English language proficiency
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Any professor, instructor, teacher, assistant, or graduate assistant at a state institution of higher education must exhibit written and verbal proficiency in the English language. Any deficiency must be remedied by special training or coursework provided by the institution. 15-1…
N.D.C.C. § 15-10-13.4 Academic tenure - Policy - Evaluations
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1. By July 1, 2026, institutions of higher education under the control of the state board of higher education offering faculty academic tenure shall develop and adopt a policy for tenured and tenure-track faculty employed by the institution, which: a. Defines progression and adva…
N.D.C.C. § 15-10-13.5 Presidential searches
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The state board of higher education is responsible for appointment of presidents at institutions under the control of the board. Upon notification that the position of an institution president will become vacant, the state board of higher education may authorize a search committe…
N.D.C.C. § 15-10-14 Accounts and records of institutions - Examination and audit
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Repealed by S.L. 2001, ch. 162, § 7.
N.D.C.C. § 15-10-14.1 Higher education reports
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The state board of higher education shall submit the reports required pursuant to section 15-10-14.2 and such other reports as may be requested by the legislative assembly or governor.
N.D.C.C. § 15-10-14.2 Higher education system strategic plan - Reports
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1. The state board of higher education shall adopt a strategic planning process and develop a strategic plan to define and prioritize university system goals and objectives. The board shall provide an annual performance and accountability report regarding performance and progress…
N.D.C.C. § 15-10-15 Budget requests - Duties of institution heads
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Repealed by S.L. 2001, ch. 162, § 7.
N.D.C.C. § 15-10-16 Control of funds and appropriations of educational institutions
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The state board of higher education has the control of the expenditure of the funds belonging and allocated to the institutions under its control and also of those appropriated by the legislative assembly for such institutions, but funds appropriated by the legislative assembly a…
N.D.C.C. § 15-10-16.1 Loans from Bank of North Dakota
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Institutions under the board of higher education are authorized to borrow, and the Bank of North Dakota is authorized to loan to those institutions, amounts not to exceed ninety percent of the value of an institution's certificate of deposit held by the Bank. The term of the loan…
N.D.C.C. § 15-10-17 Specific powers and duties of the state board of higher education
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The state board of higher education has all the powers and shall perform all the duties necessary to the control and management of the institutions described in this chapter. The state board of higher education shall establish a policy ensuring transparent communication between m…
N.D.C.C. § 15-10-17.3 Political advertising - Student housing
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A state institution of higher education may not include in student housing leases provisions that prohibit lessees from placing political advertisements on the leased property. A political advertising sign placed on student housing property must be placed in compliance with any a…
N.D.C.C. § 15-10-17.4 Contract - Preparation and provision of meals - Policy
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1. An institution under the control of the state board of higher education may enter a contract to prepare and provide meals, snacks, or other food services for persons or programs not affiliated with the institution and may provide catering services for an event if the event is …
N.D.C.C. § 15-10-17.5 Quorums of state board of higher education committees
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1. The state board of higher education may create committees comprised of voting members of the board. The scope of authority for a committee created under this section must be defined in a policy adopted by the board, and the committee's actions may not exceed that scope. 2. If …
N.D.C.C. § 15-10-18.2 Definitions
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1. "Dependent" for purposes of section 15-10-18.3 means: a. A child, stepchild, spouse, widow, or widower of a resident veteran, as "veteran" is defined in section 37-01-40, who was killed in action or died from wounds or other service-connected causes, has a one hundred percent …
N.D.C.C. § 15-10-18.3 Free tuition in North Dakota institutions of higher education
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A dependent, as defined in section 15-10-18.2, upon being duly accepted for enrollment into an undergraduate degree or certificate program of a North Dakota state institution of higher education, must be allowed to obtain a bachelor's degree or certificate of completion, for so l…
N.D.C.C. § 15-10-18.4 Definitions
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For purposes of section 15-10-18.5: 1. "Firefighter" means a person who is a member of a paid or volunteer fire department that is a part of, or administered by, this state, any political subdivision of this state, or a rural fire protection district. 2. "Peace officer" means: a.…
N.D.C.C. § 15-10-19 Nonresident student for tuition purposes defined - Exceptions
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Repealed by S.L. 1993, ch. 166, § 2.
N.D.C.C. § 15-10-19.1 Nonresident and resident student for tuition purposes defined
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1. A "nonresident student" for tuition purposes means any student other than a resident student. 2. A "resident student" for tuition purposes means: a. An individual whose guardian, custodial parent, or parents are legal residents of this state and have resided in this state for …
N.D.C.C. § 15-10-21 Military instruction required
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Repealed by S.L. 1991, ch. 162, § 1.
N.D.C.C. § 15-10-22 Course in cooperatives required
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Repealed by S.L. 1991, ch. 162, § 1.
N.D.C.C. § 15-10-23 Lease of building sites on educational institution grounds
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Repealed by S.L. 1999, ch. 157, § 4. 15-10-24. Monthly statements of institutional expenditures and payroll to board of higher education. Repealed by S.L. 1973, ch. 132, § 6. 15-10-25. Abstracts of expenditures and payroll to the office of management and budget. Repealed by S.L. …
N.D.C.C. § 15-10-26 Appropriations
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Repealed by S.L. 1965, ch. 120, § 6.
N.D.C.C. § 15-10-27 Appropriations for specific purposes - Payment
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Repealed by S.L. 1965, ch. 120, § 6. 15-10-28. Agreements with other states' institutions of higher learning and regional education compacts. The state board of higher education may enter into agreements with institutions of higher learning in other states and regional education …
N.D.C.C. § 15-10-30 Powers and duties
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Repealed by S.L. 1977, ch. 158, § 4. 15-10-31. Federal money received by commission - Where deposited - How appropriated - How expended. Repealed by S.L. 1977, ch. 158, § 4.
N.D.C.C. § 15-10-32 Compensation of commission members - Travel expenses
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Repealed by S.L. 1977, ch. 158, § 4. 15-10-33. Granting easements to state-owned land by the state board of higher education. Repealed by S.L. 1973, ch. 406, § 2. 15-10-34. Authorization of contingency funds at institutions under the board of higher education. Repealed by S.L. 19…
N.D.C.C. § 15-10-36 Student registration with selective service system
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No person who is required by the Military Selective Service Act [Pub. L. 759; 62 Stat. 604; 50 U.S.C. App. 451 et seq.] to register with the selective service system may receive student financial aid funds from the state until that person has registered. The state board of higher…
N.D.C.C. § 15-10-37 Technology occupations student loan program
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Repealed by S.L. 2019, ch. 3, § 20.
N.D.C.C. § 15-10-38 Loans - Teacher shortages - Loan forgiveness
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Repealed by S.L. 2019, ch. 146, § 4. 15-10-38.1. Skilled workforce student loan repayment program - Skilled workforce student loan repayment program fund - Continuing appropriation - Report. 1. There is created in the state treasury the skilled workforce student loan repayment pr…
N.D.C.C. § 15-10-38.3 Scholarship and loan forgiveness administrative costs
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The state board of higher education shall retain up to one and one-half percent of any funds appropriated to the board under subsection 1 of section 15-10-38.1 and subsection 1 of section 15-10-38.2. The retained funds must be used for promotion and administration of the programs…
N.D.C.C. § 15-10-39 Fees - Room and meals - Authorization
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An institution of higher education may charge a fee for room and meals when provided by the institution in connection with summer programs at the institution for which high school credit is awarded. If a student or the student's parent or guardian is unable to pay the fee for roo…
N.D.C.C. § 15-10-40 Long-term lease and leaseback transaction revenue
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The board shall use revenue earned from long-term lease and leaseback transactions under chapter 54-01 for the repair and upkeep of campus buildings commonly referred to as deferred maintenance projects.
N.D.C.C. § 15-10-41 Centers of excellence
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Repealed by S.L. 2005, ch. 151, § 16.
N.D.C.C. § 15-10-42 Faculty - English pronunciation - Policy - Report
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The state board of higher education shall create a policy for all institutions under its control, relating to the assessment of faculty and teaching assistant communication skills, including the ability to speak English clearly and with good pronunciation, the notification to stu…
N.D.C.C. § 15-10-43 Veterinary medical education program - Kansas state university - Contract
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1. In addition to any contracts under section 15-10-28.2, the state board of higher education may contract with Kansas state university to provide an opportunity for up to five eligible students to enroll in the veterinary medical education program at Kansas state university. 2. …
N.D.C.C. § 15-10-43.2 Professional student exchange programs - Repayment waiver
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The state board of higher education shall waive repayment requirements for individuals participating in a professional student exchange program in veterinary medicine, dentistry, or optometry who entered an agreement with the state board of higher education pursuant to repealed s…
N.D.C.C. § 15-10-44 Higher education information technology - Board duties - Reports
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1. The state board of higher education shall manage and regulate information technology planning and services for institutions under its control, including: a. Development of information technology policies, standards, and guidelines in coordination with the information technolog…
N.D.C.C. § 15-10-44.2 Audits of computer systems - Penalty
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1. Any auditor hired to conduct audits of the state board of higher education and the entities under the control and supervision of the board may: a. Conduct a review and assessment of any computer system or related security system of the state board of higher education or any en…