This bill appropriates funding for the North Dakota university system for the period ending June 30, 2027, detailing allocations for various institutions and programs. It introduces a new "Base Level Enhancements Appropriation" aimed at supporting capital assets, competitive research programs, and student financial assistance grants. The bill also outlines one-time funding items exceeding $404 million for capital projects and educational initiatives, specifies matching fund requirements for extraordinary repairs, and allows for the transfer of funds between budget line items. Additionally, it includes provisions for presidential searches and amendments to the powers and duties of the state board of higher education.

Furthermore, the bill mandates the transfer of $1,500,000 from the Bank of North Dakota's profits for dual-credit tuition scholarships and authorizes a $26,500,000 transfer from the strategic investment and improvements fund to the university system capital building fund. It modifies grant distribution processes to ensure that 90% of available funds are awarded to North Dakota State University and the University of North Dakota, while establishing oversight for educational program grants. The bill also creates a Higher Education Funding Review Committee to assess funding methods and includes provisions for the sale of state properties to support deferred maintenance and extraordinary repairs, emphasizing its urgent nature as an emergency measure.

Statutes affected:
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senate Appropriations - Education and Environment Division Committee: 6-09-53, 15-10-48, 15-10-48.2, 15-10-49, 15-10-75, 15-18.2-02, 15-18.2-03, 15-18.2-05, 15-54.1-02, 15-54.1-04, 15-62.4-01, 54-44.1-11
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 6-09-53, 15-10-48, 15-10-48.2, 15-10-49, 15-10-75, 15-18.2-02, 15-18.2-03, 15-18.2-05, 15-54.1-02, 15-54.1-04, 15-62.4-01, 54-44.1-11
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senator Wanzek: 6-09-53, 15-10-48, 15-10-48.2, 15-10-49, 15-10-75, 15-18.2-02, 15-18.2-03, 15-18.2-05, 15-54.1-02, 15-54.1-04, 15-62.4-01, 54-44.1-11
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for House Appropriations - Education and Environment Division Committee: 6-09-53, 15-10-17, 15-10-48, 15-10-48.2, 15-10-49, 15-10-75, 15-18.2-02, 15-18.2-03, 15-18.2-05, 15-54.1-04, 15-62.4-01, 15-62.5-03, 54-44.1-11, 15-10-74
25.0170.02028 : 6-09-53, 15-10-17, 15-10-48, 15-10-48.2, 15-10-49, 15-10-75, 15-18.2-02, 15-18.2-03, 15-18.2-05, 15-54.1-04, 15-62.4-01, 15-62.5-03, 54-44.1-11, 15-10-74
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Conference Committee: 6-09-53, 15-10-17, 15-10-48, 15-10-48.2, 15-10-49, 15-10-75, 15-18.2-02, 15-18.2-03, 15-18.2-05, 15-54.1-04, 15-62.5-03, 54-44.1-11, 15-10-74
Enrollment: 6-09-53, 15-10-17, 15-10-48, 15-10-48.2, 15-10-49, 15-10-75, 15-18.2-02, 15-18.2-03, 15-18.2-05, 15-54.1-04, 15-62.5-03, 54-44.1-11, 15-10-74
SECOND ENGROSSMENT: 6-09-53, 15-10-48, 15-10-48.2, 15-10-49, 15-10-75, 15-18.2-02, 15-18.2-03, 15-18.2-05, 15-54.1-02, 15-54.1-04, 15-62.4-01, 54-44.1-11