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ND SB2031
Bill
Status
6/16/2015
Primary Sponsor
Legislative Management
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AI Summary
Senate Bill No. 2031 Summary
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Establishes new school calendar requirements with at least 182 instructional days, 3 holiday days, no more than 2 parent-teacher conference days, and at least 2 professional development days for school districts beginning in 2011-12 school year.
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Restructures state aid distribution to school districts through weighted student units and baseline funding formulas, with adjustments for district size, English language learners, and special education services effective through June 30, 2015 and beyond.
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Creates regional education association review process requirements for state funding eligibility and establishes education standards and practices board satisfaction survey requirements.
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Provides English language learner grants of up to $1,000,000 during 2015-17 biennium to four school districts serving the largest number of first and second level English language learners.
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Repeals mill levy reduction grant program (chapter 57-64) and multiple sections related to previous state aid and levy reduction systems while maintaining school construction loan programs through coal development trust fund.
Legislative Description
The determination of state aid payable to school districts, school district levies, and mill levy reduction grants; to provide for a school district reporting review committee study; to provide for legislative management studies; to provide grants; to provide exemptions; to provide for contingent funding; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.
Last Action
Signed by Governor 05/12
6/16/2015