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ND SB2400
Bill
Status
2/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michelle Axtman
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AI Summary
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Establishes an education savings account (ESA) program in North Dakota, administered by the Superintendent of Public Instruction, beginning July 1, 2026
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Provides $1,000 annual ESA payments to eligible students whose household income is at or below 300% of federal poverty guidelines
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Eligible students include North Dakota residents in elementary or secondary education (public, private, or homeschool) who have not graduated high school or reached age 21
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Qualified expenses include private school tuition, textbooks, tutoring, curriculum materials, online education, vocational training, dual-credit courses, educational therapy for students with disabilities, standardized tests, school meals, mental health assistance, and educational camps
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Appropriates $3,000,000 from the general fund to the Superintendent of Public Instruction for program administration for the 2025-2027 biennium
Legislative Description
Exceptions to compulsory school attendance; to provide a penalty; to provide an appropriation; and to provide a continuing appropriation.
Last Action
Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 14 nays 78
4/24/2025