The bill amends section 15.1-13-12.1 of the North Dakota Century Code to establish new reporting requirements for individuals holding a lifetime teaching license. Specifically, it stipulates that individuals who have been licensed to teach for thirty years will be granted lifetime licensure by the education standards and practices board. Additionally, the board retains the authority to take action against an individual's lifetime license if deemed necessary.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a requirement for individuals with a lifetime license to report to the board at least once every five years. This report must be submitted in a manner prescribed by the board and should not incur any costs for the individual. The report must disclose any violations of criminal statutes since the issuance of the lifetime license or the last report, as well as any information that could lead to the revocation or suspension of the teaching license.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 15.1-13-12.1