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The Fees Distance Bill
Fees for distance‑learning courses get new rules in North Dakota
The payment of fees for courses provided by the center for distance education.
Mixed: some good, some bad ·
The bill would change how students pay for online courses from the state distance‑education center, possibly affecting tuition amounts and payment rules.
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What we think, in plain words.
If passed, the rule could make it easier or harder for people to pay for remote classes, so families should watch the debate now.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Bill amends subsection 3 of section 15‑19‑01 of the North Dakota Century Code.
- It deals with payment of fees for courses provided by the center for distance education.
- Sponsored by a group of Republican legislators.
- Introduced on Jan 7 2025 and referred to the Education Committee.
- Second reading on Feb 19 2025 failed with 1 yeas and 88 nays.
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- Roger Maki (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
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