SB 2244 — Relating to parental involvement in a child's education; and to amend and reenact section 14‑09‑32.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a parent's interest in a child's upbringing.

25.0808.0200425.0808.02000 Prepared by the Legislative Council Title.03000 staff for Representative Morton March 25, 2025 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly of North Dakota PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO FIRST ENGROSSMENT ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO.

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a state or local government entity may not burden substantially a parent's fundamental right to exercise primary control over the Pagecare, No.supervision, upbringing, and education of the parent's child, unless applying the burden to the parent and the child is:

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Promptly be notified by an authorized representative of the state or a political subdivision or other public institution if an employee of the entity or institution suspects abuse, neglect, or other criminal offense has been committed against Pagethe No.child, unless the employee has reasonable cause to believe a parent of the child committed the offense;

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Prohibit a court from issuing an order otherwise permitted by law;law.

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Prohibit a health care provider from providing medical care or other services to a minor pursuant to the requirements of section 14-10-17.1, 14-10-18.1, 14-10-19, or 14-10-20.

a.A parent claiming to be aggrieved by a violation of this section may assert that violation as a claim or defense in a judicial proceeding and obtain appropriate relief, including costs and reasonable attorney's fees.

A parent claiming to be aggrieved by a violation of this section may assert that violation as a claim:

(1) Claim in a judicial proceeding, if the parent has exhausted all other options to resolve the offense through the normal channels offered by the state, local government entity, political subdivision, or other political institution;

or defense (2) Defense in a judicial proceeding and obtain.

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If on the prevailing side of the judicial proceeding, the parent is entitled to appropriate relief, including costs and reasonable attorney's fees.

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Upon request, provide a parent with information about the nature and purpose of clubs and extracurricular activities at the school and may withdraw the parent's Pagechild No.from a club or extracurricular activity.

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a.A parent claiming to be aggrieved by a violation of this section may assert that violation as a claim or defense in a judicial proceeding and obtain appropriate relief, including costs and reasonable attorney's fees.

A parent claiming to be aggrieved by a violation of this section may assert that violation as a claim:

(1) Claim in a judicial proceeding, if the parent has exhausted all other options to resolve the offense through the normal channels offered by the school district;

or defense (2) Defense in a judicial proceeding and obtain.

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If on the prevailing side of the judicial proceeding, the parents is entitled to appropriate relief, including costs and reasonable attorney's fees.

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