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ND HB1388
Bill
Status
5/20/2021
Primary Sponsor
Mark Owens
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AI Summary
HB 1388 Summary
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Establishes requirements for virtual instruction including at least 5.5 hours daily for elementary students and 6 hours for high school students, with attendance verified through academic pacing guides.
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Implements reading curriculum standards based on scientifically and research-based practices focusing on phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension for kindergarten through grade three, effective July 1, 2022.
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Requires all teacher licensure candidates to demonstrate competencies in beginning reading instruction including the five essential components of reading; provisional licenses issued for up to two years for candidates not meeting requirements.
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Adjusts school district size weighting factors for funding calculations, with elementary district factors increasing from current levels to 1.72 for districts under 110 students by the 2027-28 school year.
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Modifies education foundation aid payment rates beginning 2021-22 school year with transition maximum rates phasing in gradually through 2026-27, and directs legislative study of funding impacts on reorganized and consolidated districts.
Legislative Description
Membership of the kindergarten through grade twelve education coordination council, adjustments to school district size weighting factors, the education foundation aid funding formula transition maximum and payment rates, student attendance and enrollment, school approval, school compliance, regional education association services, average daily membership, and school calendars; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide for a kindergarten through grade twelve education coordination council study; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.
Last Action
Signed by Governor 04/30
5/20/2021