We are now halfway through the 69^th Legislative Assembly Session which started on January 7 and ends on May 9, 2025. Legislation is now heard by the other side of the Assembly. In other words, bills that passed through the Senate will now be heard on the House side and vice versa.

It is essential that you continue to engage with our legislators! We will update you through the committee and floor votes process and ask you to engage by contacting our lawmakers and, most importantly, praying.

We Have Two Education Bills on which You can Engage:

1. “Compliance to Educational Law” SB 2104 requires school districts to follow laws such as showing the Growth and Development of Human Sexuality 4-D video in Health classes. The bill requires the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI) to collect information regarding school districts’ compliance with education-related state laws.  In addition, a financial penalty would be assessed for districts that are out of compliance. CWA of North Dakota testimony may be read Video testimony viewed at the 10:24:25 minute mark here. 

Status: This bill passed the Senate and will be considered by the House Education Committee next.

Action: Please contact the members of the House Education Committee and ask them for a “do pass” on SB 2104 and encourage friends and family to do the same. See the easy contact method at the bottom of this e-alert. Be sure to let them know that you are being updated by Concerned Women for America of North Dakota.

2. “Education Savings Accounts” SB 2400 relates to establishing an education savings account program for any elementary or secondary student who is a state resident. The account may be used for qualified educational expenses such as tutoring services, online learning programs, private school tuition, curriculum for homeschooling, and other educational materials. CWA of North Dakota testimony may be read here.

Status: SB 2400 passed the Senate and will be heard by the House Education Committee soon.

Action: Please contact the members of the House Education Committee and ask them for a “Do Pass” on SB 2400 and encourage friends and family to do the same. See the easy contact method at the bottom of this e-alert. Be sure to let them know that you are being updated by Concerned Women for America of North Dakota.

Please Pray: Pray for the members of the Education Committee by name. May God give them wisdom and an understanding of ways to help school-aged children learn and thrive as bills that impact children’s learning environments are proposed and considered.

Thank you for your continued support of CWA of North Dakota. Together, through prayer, education, and action, we are impacting our state mightily for His Kingdom!