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SB 2262

AN ACT to create and enact a new subsection to section 15.1-01-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the authority for the kindergarten through grade twelve education coordination council to enter contracts; and to provide an appropriation.

69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) Introduced by Ryan Braunberger and 1 co-sponsor

ND SB 2262 authorizes the K-12 Coordination Council to contract for studies advancing its objectives, funded by a $60,000 general fund appropriation for 2025–27.

Filed with Secretary Of State 04/30
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Bill Summary · SB 2262

Summary — SB 2262 (North Dakota, 2025)

Purpose

SB 2262 amends North Dakota Century Code by adding a new subsection to section 15.1‑01‑04 to explicitly authorize the kindergarten through grade twelve (K–12) coordination council to enter contracts to conduct studies that further the council’s statutory objectives. The bill also provides a general‑fund appropriation to pay for such contracts during the 2025–2027 biennium.

Key provisions

  • Creates a new subsection to NDCC § 15.1‑01‑04 stating:
    "The council may enter a contract to conduct a study to carry out an objective of this section."
  • Appropriates general fund money to the Superintendent of Public Instruction to pay for contracts entered by the K–12 coordination council:
    • Final enacted appropriation: $60,000 (for the biennium July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2027).
    • Earlier bill versions proposed larger amounts ($250,000 and $120,000), but conference committee settled on $60,000.
  • Payment and administration: appropriation is made to the Superintendent of Public Instruction for the purpose of paying contracts the council enters under § 15.1‑01‑04.

Who is affected

  • K–12 coordination council: gains explicit statutory authority to enter contracts for studies tied to its objectives.
  • Superintendent of Public Instruction: receives the appropriation and administers funds to pay council contracts.
  • School districts, educators, students and the public: may be affected indirectly if contracted studies lead to policy recommendations, program changes, or new initiatives.
  • State finances: a one‑time/general‑fund cost of $60,000 for the 2025–27 biennium.

Fiscal impact

  • Direct appropriation from the state general fund: $60,000 (or so much as necessary) for FY2026–FY2027 (biennium beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2027).

Legislative history and status

  • Introduced (Senate): March 11, 2025 (Senators Braunberger, Schaible).
  • Conference committee and amendments reduced appropriation from initial proposals to $60,000.
  • Final floor votes (enrollment): Senate 41–6; House 80–13.
  • Signed by President of the Senate (4/28/2025), Speaker of the House (4/25/2025), approved by Governor (4/29/2025), filed with Secretary of State (4/30/2025).
  • Effective: provision authorizing contracts takes effect as provided by law (bill language does not specify delayed effective date).

Notes and limitations

  • The new authority is narrowly framed: contracts are limited to conducting studies that advance objectives already set out in § 15.1‑01‑04. The summary does not alter other powers or duties of the council beyond this contracting authority and the provided appropriation.
  • The appropriation is modest and limited to the specified biennium; any additional or ongoing contracting beyond available funds would require further appropriation or legislative action.

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

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