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HB 1369

AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 15.1-27-04.1, 15.1-32-19, 15.1-36-02, 48-01.2-02.1, 48-01.2-10, and 57-15-14.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, and section 15.1-36-08 as amended by section 1 of Senate Bill No. 2149, as approved by the sixty-ninth legislative assembly, relating to the determination of state aid, boarding care costs, the coal development trust fund, the school construction assistance revolving loan fund, public improvement construction, bonds from contractors for public improvements, and school district levies; and to provide an effective date.

69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) Introduced by Pat Heinert and 3 co-sponsors

North Dakota amends school funding formulas, construction financing, and trust fund provisions affecting state aid distribution, bonding requirements, and coal trust resources.

Filed with Secretary Of State 05/12
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Bill Summary · HB 1369

Legislative bill overview

HB 1369 amends multiple sections of North Dakota law related to school funding, construction financing, and trust fund management. The bill modifies state aid calculations, boarding care costs, coal development trust fund usage, school construction loan programs, and public improvement bonding requirements across various state statutes.

Why this is important

These amendments directly affect K-12 school district budgets, construction projects, and long-term funding mechanisms in North Dakota. Changes to state aid formulas and school construction financing can significantly impact rural and urban districts differently, while coal trust fund modifications affect energy-dependent revenue streams for education.

Potential points of contention

  • State aid formula changes: Modifications to aid calculations could shift funding burdens between wealthy and under-resourced school districts
  • Coal development trust fund: Amendments may redirect funds from traditional energy-sector purposes, affecting stakeholders dependent on coal economy support
  • Public improvement bonding requirements: New contractor bonding standards could increase costs for construction projects and affect small contractors' ability to bid on public work
  • Boarding care cost adjustments: Changes may impact funding for students in residential educational placements, affecting special education and alternative school programs

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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