Two high-profile vetoes from Governor Kelly Armstrong will stand after North Dakota lawmakers failed to gather enough votes to override them. Efforts to revive a plan for education savings accounts and to impose stricter content screening in schools and public libraries both fell short of the two-thirds majorities needed. The debates revealed sharp divides —
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Governor Kelly Armstrong supports school choice—but not this version of it. On Wednesday, he vetoed House Bill 1540, which would’ve offered public funds for private school tuition based on family income. His reason? The bill left out most North Dakota families, especially in rural districts with no private school options. Armstrong warned that narrow policies
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North Dakota’s education landscape is shifting—fast. Lawmakers have advanced a private school voucher bill and signed off on the introduction of public charter schools, signaling a new era of school choice. Supporters say these changes put power in the hands of parents. Critics argue they divert public funds and overlook rural and public school students.
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School choice in North Dakota took a step forward—though not without a fight. The Senate passed a revised version of House Bill 1540, creating an income-based education savings account program for families who opt out of public schools. But the vote was close, and the debate revealed deep divides—not just over policy, but over principle.
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Times change. Our state legislature is presently considering government assistance to parochial schools. My education from first grade through law school was all in public schools, with the exception of grades six through eight, which were at a Catholic school in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. All of my educational experiences, whether public or private, were
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Who should decide how public education dollars are spent—the government or parents? That question took center stage in Bismarck as lawmakers debated a bill that would direct $40 million in state funds toward private school tuition. Supporters call it a victory for school choice, giving families more options. Critics argue it violates the state constitution
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As North Dakota considers charter schools for the first time, Montana’s experience offers insight. Two public charters in Bozeman and Jefferson County are shutting down after failing to meet enrollment requirements set by the state. Both schools, approved in 2024, struggled to attract enough students to remain financially viable. While Montana has seen 24 charters
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A push for charter schools in North Dakota is nearing a critical vote, as lawmakers debate whether to allow them for the first time. Supporters argue that charter schools offer innovative learning models and give parents more options, while opponents worry about teacher shortages and the mixed success of the model in other states. With
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North Dakota’s Senate has taken a significant step toward establishing public charter schools, passing Senate Bill 2241 with a decisive 40-7 vote. Sponsored by Sen. Michelle Axtman, the bill aims to create more educational options for families, despite concerns from traditional school advocates about potential resource drainage. Axtman emphasizes that charter schools are designed to
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Lawmakers in North Dakota recently tackled the topic of public charter schools; there are currently no such schools in North Dakota. During a House Education Committee hearing, Rep. Eric Murphy articulated his belief that charter schools could enhance educational options for families and foster competition, particularly for students in lower-income brackets. While proponents argue these
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