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ND SB2013

Bill

Status

Passed

6/16/2015

Primary Sponsor

Appropriations Committee

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Origin

Senate

64th Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $2.36 billion total funds for the 2015-17 biennium to the Department of Public Instruction ($2.33 billion), State Library ($9.21 million), School for the Deaf ($10.83 million), and North Dakota Vision Services - School for the Blind ($5.71 million)

  • Increases superintendent of public instruction salary to $116,903 through June 30, 2016, then $120,410 thereafter

  • Requires all school districts to acquire and use PowerSchool as their principal student information system through the Information Technology Department, with $6 million appropriated for implementation

  • Establishes transportation reimbursement rates ranging from $0.32 to $1.18 per mile depending on vehicle capacity and student circumstances, and provides $14.8 million in rapid enrollment grants for districts experiencing qualifying growth

  • Directs legislative management to study school district transportation, teacher preparation and retention, and educational service provider effectiveness during the 2015-16 interim, with reports due to the 65th Legislative Assembly

Legislative Description

The salary of the superintendent of public instruction, PowerSchool, and the management and use of motor vehicles owned by the state; to provide an exemption; to provide a statement of legislative intent; and to provide for legislative management studies.

Last Action

Signed by Governor 05/12

6/16/2015

Committee Referrals

Appropriations1/6/2015

Full Bill Text

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