North Dakota council may contract for studies of its goals
The law lets North Dakota’s K–12 education council contract for studies and makes up to $60,000 available to pay its contracts through June 2027.
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What it does
The council may contract for a study to help carry out an objective of this section.
The state makes up to $60,000 available to pay the council’s contracts during the 2025–2027 budget period.
Argument forThe council could study ways to carry out its goals by contracting for help with that work.
Argument againstUsing general fund money for the council’s contracts could leave less available for other state needs during the 2025–2027 budget period.
More detail
The law lets the council enter a contract for a study. The study must help carry out an objective of this section.
The state makes up to $60,000 available to the Superintendent of Public Instruction to pay the council’s contracts. The Superintendent of Public Instruction receives the money for the council’s contracts. The appropriation is $60,000, or only the amount needed if less. The money is for contracts entered by the council under section 15.1-01-04. The appropriation covers the period from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027.
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