Early Childhood and School-Age Care Policy Notes | |
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Several early childhood bills have received support in Senate Appropriations, most recently SB 2301 relating to the establishment of a childcare stabilization program received a do pass recommendation this morning. It will now go to a vote on the Senate Floor. Bills will be finalized in committee and voted on the House and Senate floors over the next few days as crossover approaches.
If you become aware of additional issues impacting the field or if you have any questions, please contact ND Afterschool Network or Child Care Aware of ND.
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Afterschool Day on the Hill - Join Us Next Week! | |
Join us for Afterschool Day on the Hill on February 22! We invite any out-of-school time program, school-age childcare, or summer program working with youth ages PreK through Grade 12 to register to attend and showcase to legislators and state agency representatives the ways you are positively impacting North Dakota's youth, families, and communities. Not only is this a great way to advocate for school-age youth, but also to involve youth in the legislative process! Travel reimbursement is available. | |
SB 2323: A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the department of health and human services for early childhood programs.
Last Official Action: 2/16 Received do not pass from Senate Appropriations, placed on calendar.
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SB 2301: Relating to the establishment of a child care stabilization program.
Last Official Action: 2/17 Received Do Pass recommendation from Senate Appropriations
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SB 2012: A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of various divisions of the department of health and human services; to provide an exemption; and to provide for a report.
Last Official Action: Committee work with Senate Appropriations - Human Resources Division
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SB 2190: Relating to the child care assistance program; and to provide a statement of legislative intent.
Last Official Action: Committee work with Senate Appropriations.
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SB 2238: Relating to criminal history checks for early childhood services providers; and to provide for a legislative management study.
Last Official Action: 2/16 Received do pass from Senate Appropriations, placed on calendar.
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HB 1521: Relating to alternative curriculum outside of a classroom.
Last Official Action: Passed in House, 2/15 First reading in Senate, referred to Education Committee
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SB 2182: Relating to the definition of early childhood services.
Last Official Action: Passed in Senate, 2/10 Received in House
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SB 2237: Relating to child care income tax credits; and to provide an effective date.
Last Official Action: 2/16 received do pass recommendation from Senate Appropriations, placed on calendar.
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HB 1488: Relating to permission for a student to participate in extracurricular activities, cocurricular activities, and clubs.
Last Official Action: Passed in House, 2/16 First reading in Senate, referred to Education Committee.
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HB 1298: Relating to proof of liability insurance for early childhood programs; and to provide an effective date.
Last Official Action: 2/3 Second reading in House, failed to pass.
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HB 1144: Relating to required training for mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect for public and nonpublic school teachers, administrators, and counselors, and early childhood services providers.
Last Official Action: Passed in House, 2/10 Introduced in Senate, Referred to Education Committee.
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SB 2084: Relating to child care assistance payments to providers.
Last Official Action: 1/15 Passed in Senate, Introduced in House, Referred to Human Services Committee.
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SB 2104: Relating to early childhood services, resource and referral services, workforce development, early childhood inclusion support program, best in class program, and disclosure of child abuse and neglect confirmed decisions involving early childhood services.
Last Official Action: 1/15 Passed in Senate, Introduced in House, referred to Human Services Committee.
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North Dakota Legislative Solutions | |  |
North Dakota State Agency Recommendations | | |
Committee & Floor Schedule: February 17 - February 22 | |
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Visit our Policy Page to find:
- Advocacy Toolkit with tips, templates, and tools to help you tell your story
- North Dakota Legislative Solutions
- ND State Agency Recommendations
- Advocacy Training Video, with overview of needs, solutions, and ways to be involved
- Comprehensive analysis of current needs
- Afterschool Day on the Hill Registration - February 22, 2023
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January 3 Session BeginsJanuary 18 Deadline for Representatives to introduce billsJanuary 23 Deadline for Senators to introduce bills- February 24 Crossover date for bills
- February 27/28 Recess
- April 28 Session limited to 80 legislative days
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