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ND SB2304

Bill

Status

Passed

4/26/2021

Primary Sponsor

Joan Heckaman

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Origin

Senate

67th Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Fourth and eighth grade North Dakota studies curriculum must include emphasis on federally recognized Indian tribes in the state, in addition to geography, history, and agriculture.

  • High school United States history requirement must include Native American tribal history as part of the one required unit.

  • Career and technical education students must complete one unit of United States history including Native American tribal history as part of their three required social studies units.

  • The career and technical education amendment becomes effective on August 1, 2025, while other amendments take effect immediately upon passage.

  • Senate passed 44-0 with 3 absent; House passed 76-16 with 2 absent.

Legislative Description

Requiring all elementary and secondary public and nonpublic schools in the state to include curriculum on Native American history; and to provide an effective date.

Last Action

Signed by Governor 04/23

4/26/2021

Committee Referrals

Education1/25/2021

Full Bill Text

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