The bill amends section 15-20.2-08 of the North Dakota Century Code to revise the assessment of fees for area career and technology center expenses. It removes the term "proportionate" in relation to the share of expenses and introduces a "center membership fee" for participating school districts, which will be based on their high school enrollment compared to the total enrollment of all participating districts. Additionally, nonparticipating school districts that receive services may be assessed fees based on their access and use of programs.

The bill also clarifies the allocation of students from each participating district to be served in the area career and technology center, ensuring it aligns with the assessment of expenses. It establishes a requirement for participating school districts to remit payment of their assessed share promptly after receiving the assessment notice, with a maximum payment period of sixty days. A civil penalty of one percent per month will be applied to any assessments not paid by the due date.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 15-20.2-08
Enrollment: 15-20.2-08