North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

North Dakota Senate Bill SB2295

Introduced
1/20/25  
Refer
1/20/25  

Caption

Adjustments to state aid payments and a property tax levy for tuition payments; and to provide an effective date.

Impact

The most notable impact of this bill will be on the financial operations of school districts as it requires them to file comprehensive reports related to student enrollment and financial performance to access state funding. This could enhance the visibility of school district operations and encourage better financial governance. Furthermore, the introduction of a cost-per-student calculation aims to ensure more equitable distribution of state funds among districts. By also recognizing home education and nonpublic school enrollments, the bill expands the scope of support for diverse educational pathways in North Dakota, thereby catering to a wider array of student needs.

Summary

Senate Bill 2295 aims to enact significant changes regarding state education funding in North Dakota. The bill introduces amendments to existing sections of the North Dakota Century Code, impacting how state aid payments are processed for public schools, private schools, and students receiving home education. Specifically, the legislation stipulates that state aid payments will not be issued unless school districts comply with certain reporting requirements, thus driving accountability in education funding management. Additionally, the bill outlines a clear formula for calculating state aid based on the cost per student, thereby establishing a more standardized funding mechanism throughout the state.

Contention

Despite its potential benefits, the bill may provoke debates concerning its implications for local control over education financing. Critics may argue that increased state oversight in funding allocations could encroach on local decision-making. The requirement for timely reporting can also place additional burdens on smaller districts that may lack the administrative resources to comply promptly. As the bill seeks to repeal several existing statutes related to state aid and property tax levies, there could be resistance from stakeholders concerned about how these changes might affect local taxation and funding autonomy.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

ND SB2279

Adjustments to state aid payments, isolated school district transition payments, and taxable valuation impact on state aid; and to provide an effective date.

ND SB2363

The determination of state aid payments, state aid minimum local effort, the protection of taxpayers and taxing districts, voter approval of excess levies in school districts, school district levies, and contents of the property tax statement; and to provide an effective date.

ND HB1214

Payments for school district transportation of students, special education students, and career and technical education students, the distribution of transportation payments in the event of school district closure, and state transportation payments to school districts; and to provide an effective date.

ND HB1168

Legacy fund definitions and the legacy earnings fund; to provide a statement of legislative intent; to provide for a legislative management study, to provide an appropriation; to provide an effective date; to provide an expiration date; and to declare an emergency.

ND HB1369

The determination of state aid, boarding care costs, the coal development trust fund, the school construction assistance revolving loan fund, public improvement construction, bonds from contractors for public improvements, and school district levies; and to provide an effective date.

ND HB1586

The primary residence credit, setoff of income tax refunds for payment of delinquent real property and special assessment taxes, and eliminating foreclosure of tax liens for primary residential property; to provide an effective date; to provide an expiration date; and to declare an emergency.

ND HB1390

The homestead credit and disabled veterans' credit; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.

ND HB1626

Application of the primary residence credit and discount for early payment of tax; and to provide an effective date.

ND SB2298

The homestead credit certification and disabled veterans' credit; to provide for retroactive application; to provide an effective date; and to provide an expiration date.

ND HB1295

The carbon dioxide pipeline exemption, payments in lieu of taxes for certain carbon dioxide pipeline property, and the carbon dioxide capture and injection sales tax exemption; and to provide an effective date.

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