AN ACT to repeal sections 15.1-18-05 and 15.1-18-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to special education strategist credentials.
HB 1261 is a narrow repeal bill that removes two sections of the North Dakota Century Code governing special education strategist credentials. The bill does not create a new credentialing system or add new requirements; instead, it eliminates the existing statutory provisions found in sections 15.1-18-05 and 15.1-18-06.
By repealing those sections, the bill changes the legal framework for how special education strategist credentials are recognized or administered in state law. The practical effect is to remove those specific statutory references from the education code, which may affect educators, school districts, and state education officials involved in special education staffing and credentialing.
HB 1261 repeals two provisions in Title 15.1 of the North Dakota Century Code related to special education strategist credentials. This removes those statutes from state law and may alter or eliminate any duties, standards, or recognition tied to that credential under the repealed sections. The bill’s impact is limited to the education licensing/credentialing framework and would primarily affect special education personnel, school districts, and the state education system.
The bill appears to have been broadly accepted by the Legislature, passing the House 85-3 and the Senate 46-1. Those margins suggest strong support and little opposition overall. No committee transcripts were provided, so there is no recorded debate to indicate broader controversy or concern.
There is little visible contention in the available record. The only opposition reflected in the votes was a small number of dissenting members in each chamber, which may indicate isolated concerns about repealing the credentialing provisions or about the policy implications for special education staffing. However, without committee discussion or floor debate, the specific objections are not documented in the materials provided.