North Dakota 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) Status: Passed Senate 6 R cosponsors

SB 2400 — A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 12.1-23 and chapter 15.1-27.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the creation of a criminal offense for the misuse of education savings account funds and the establishment of the education savings account program; to amend and reenact section 15.1-20-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to 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

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26). It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Relating to the creation of a criminal offense for the misuse of education savings account funds and the establishment of the education savings account program; to amend and reenact section 15.1‑20‑02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to exceptions to compulsory school attendance; to provide a penalty; to provide an appropriation; and to provide a continuing appropriation.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

44 added · 43 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of SB 2400 adds a section clarified as the education savings account fund to outline the types of expenses that can be covered by this fund, such as tuition for dual-credit courses, educational therapies, and mental health assistance. This change matters because it expands the range of educational expenses that families can use their education savings accounts for, potentially providing more financial support for students' diverse learning needs. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of mental health and inclusive educational resources, allowing families to better address both educational and wellness concerns.

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25.1334.04000 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly of North Dakota SECOND ENGROSSMENT REENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO.
25.1334.03000 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly of North Dakota FIRST ENGROSSMENT ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO.
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2 25.1334.04000 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly superintendent shall ensure the application is readily available to interested families through various sources, including the department's website;
2 25.1334.03000 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly superintendent shall ensure the application is readily available to interested families through various sources, including the department's website;
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Attends a public school is eligible to receive an education savings account payment of five hundred dollars.
Attends a public school is eligible to receive an education savings account payment of one thousand dollars.
(1) Three thousand five hundred dollars, if the eligible student's household has an annual income less than or equal to three hundred percent of the most recently revised poverty income guidelines published by the United States department of health and human services.
(1) Four thousand dollars, if the eligible student's household has an annual income less than or equal to three hundred percent of the most recently revised poverty income guidelines published by the United States department of health and human services.
(2) Two thousand dollars, if the eligible student's household has an annual income less than or equal to five hundred percent of the most recently revised poverty income guidelines published by the United States department of health and human services.
(2) Two thousand five hundred dollars, if the eligible student's household has an annual income less than or equal to five hundred percent of the most recently revised poverty income guidelines published by the United States department of health and human services.
4 25.1334.04000 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly (3) Five hundred dollars, if the eligible student does not qualify under paragraph 1 or 2.
4 25.1334.03000 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly (3) One thousand dollars, if the eligible student does not qualify under paragraph 1 or 2.
Participates in a home education program in accordance with chapter 15.1-23, is eligible to receive an education savings account payment of five hundred dollars.
Participates in a home education program in accordance with chapter 15.1-23, is eligible to receive an education savings account payment of one thousand dollars.
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Action History

  1. Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 14 nays 78

  2. Amendment adopted, placed on calendar

  3. Reported back amended, do not pass, placed on calendar 11 3 0

  4. Committee Hearing 09:00

  5. Introduced, first reading, referred Education Committee

  6. Received from Senate

  7. Second reading, passed, yeas 25 nays 22

  8. Amendment failed

  9. Amendment proposed on floor

  10. Amendment adopted, placed on calendar

  11. Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 12 4 0

  12. Rereferred to Appropriations

  13. Amendment adopted

  14. Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 4 2 0

  15. Committee Hearing 10:00

  16. Introduced, first reading, referred Education Committee

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 142 not signed on · 99 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (142)

142 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Motion for Final Passage on SB 2400

Failed 14 Yea · 78 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 146702
Democratic 01100
Total 147802
% of votes cast 15%83%0%2%
How each member voted (94)
Member Party Vote
Brown, Collette Democratic Nay
Conmy, Liz Democratic Nay
Davis, Jayme Democratic Nay
Dobervich, Gretchen Democratic Nay
Finley-DeVille, Lisa Democratic Nay
Foss, Austin Democratic Nay
Hager, LaurieBeth Democratic Nay
Hanson, Karla Rose Democratic Nay
Ista, Zachary Democratic Nay
Mitskog, Alisa Democratic Nay
Schneider, Mary Democratic Nay
Anderson, Bert Republican Nay
Anderson, Dick Republican Nay
Anderson, Karen A. Republican Nay
Bahl, Landon Republican Yea
Beltz, Mike Republican Nay
Berg, Mike Republican Nay
Bolinske, Macy Republican Nay
Bosch, Glenn Republican Yea
Brandenburg, Mike Republican Nay
Brown, TJ Republican Nay
Christianson, Nels Republican Nay
Dockter, Jason Republican Nay
Dressler, Ty Republican Nay
Fegley, Clayton Republican Nay
Fisher, Jay Republican Yea
Frelich, Kathy Republican Nay
Grindberg, Karen Republican Nay
Grueneich, Jim Republican Nay
Hagert, Jared C. Republican Nay
Hatlestad, Patrick R. Republican Nay
Hauck, Dori Republican Nay
Headland, Craig Republican Nay
Heilman, Matthew Republican Nay
Heinert, Pat D. Republican Not Voting
Henderson, Donna Republican Nay
Hendrix, Jared Republican Nay
Holle, Dawson Republican Nay
Hoverson, Jeff Republican Nay
Johnson, Jorin Republican Nay
Johnston, Daniel Republican Nay
Jonas, Jim Republican Nay
Karls, Karen Republican Yea
Kasper, Jim Republican Not Voting
Kempenich, Keith Republican Nay
Kiefert, Dwight Republican Nay
Klemin, Lawrence R. Republican Nay
Koppelman, Ben Republican Nay
Lefor, Mike Republican Yea
Longmuir, Donald W. Republican Yea
Louser, Scott Republican Nay
Maki, Roger A. Republican Nay
Marschall, Andrew Republican Nay
Martinson, Bob Republican Nay
McLeod, Carrie Republican Nay
Meier, Lisa Republican Nay
Monson, David Republican Nay
Morton, Desiree Republican Nay
Motschenbacher, Mike Republican Yea
Murphy, Eric J. Republican Nay
Nathe, Mike Republican Nay
Nehring, Dennis Republican Nay
Nelson, Jon O. Republican Nay
Novak, Anna S. Republican Nay
O'Brien, Emily Republican Nay
Olson, Jeremy Republican Nay
Olson, Jeremy Republican Nay
Osowski, Doug Republican Yea
Ostlie, Mitch Republican Nay
Porter, Todd Republican Yea
Pyle, Brandy L. Republican Nay
Richter, David Republican Nay
Rios, Nico Republican Nay
Rohr, Karen M. Republican Nay
Ruby, Dan Republican Nay
Ruby, Matthew Republican Yea
Sanford, Mark Republican Nay
Satrom, Bernie Republican Nay
Schatz, Mike Republican Nay
Schauer, Austen Republican Nay
Schreiber-Beck, Cynthia Republican Nay
Steiner, Vicky Republican Yea
Stemen, Gregory Republican Yea
Swiontek, Steve Republican Nay
Toman, Nathan Republican Yea
Tveit, Bill Republican Nay
VanWinkle, Lori Republican Nay
Vetter, Steve Republican Yea
Vigesaa, Don Republican Nay
Vollmer, Daniel R. Republican Nay
Wagner, Scott Republican Nay
Warrey, Jonathan Republican Nay
Weisz, Robin Republican Nay
Wolff, Christina Republican Nay

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Motion for Final Passage on SB 2400

Passed 25 Yea · 22 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 241800
Democratic 1400
Total 252200
% of votes cast 53%47%0%0%
How each member voted (47)
Member Party Vote
Boschee, Josh Democratic Yea
Braunberger, Ryan Democratic Nay
Hogan, Kathy Democratic Nay
Marcellais, Richard Democratic Nay
Mathern, Tim Democratic Nay
Axtman, Michelle Republican Yea
Barta, Jeff Republican Yea
Beard, Todd Republican Yea
Bekkedahl, Brad Republican Nay
Boehm, Keith Republican Yea
Burckhard, Randy A. Republican Yea
Castaneda, Jose L. Republican Nay
Cleary, Sean Republican Yea
Clemens, David A. Republican Nay
Conley, Cole Republican Yea
Cory, Claire Republican Nay
Davison, Kyle Republican Yea
Dever, Dick Republican Yea
Dwyer, Michael Republican Nay
Enget, Mark Republican Nay
Erbele, Robert Republican Nay
Gerhardt, Justin Republican Yea
Hogue, David Republican Yea
Kessel, Greg Republican Yea
Klein, Jerry Republican Nay
Larson, Diane Republican Yea
Lee, Judy Republican Nay
Lemm, Randy D. Republican Nay
Luick, Larry Republican Yea
Magrum, Jeffery J. Republican Nay
Meyer, Scott Republican Yea
Myrdal, Janne Republican Yea
Patten, Dale Republican Yea
Paulson, Bob Republican Nay
Powers, Michelle Republican Nay
Roers, Kristin Republican Yea
Rummel, Dean Republican Nay
Schaible, Donald Republican Yea
Sickler, Jonathan Republican Yea
Sorvaag, Ronald Republican Yea
Thomas, Paul J. Republican Yea
Walen, Chuck Republican Yea
Wanzek, Terry M. Republican Yea
Weber, Mark F. Republican Nay
Weston, Kent Republican Nay
Wobbema, Mike Republican Nay
van Oosting, Desiree Republican Nay

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2400 do?
Relating to the creation of a criminal offense for the misuse of education savings account funds and the establishment of the education savings account program; to amend and reenact section 15.1‑20‑02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to exceptions to compulsory school attendance; to provide a penalty; to provide an appropriation; and to provide a continuing appropriation.
Who sponsors SB 2400?
SB 2400 is sponsored by Sickler, Jonathan (Republican), Ruby, Matthew (Republican), Myrdal, Janne (Republican), Hogue, David (Republican), Bosch, Glenn (Republican), and Axtman, Michelle (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 2400?
This bill died with 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26). It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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