The bill amends sections 54-44.4-02 and 54-44.6-02 of the North Dakota Century Code to introduce specific procurement exemptions for the North Dakota Center for Distance Education. Notably, it allows the Center to enter into contracts for educational content, educational technology tools, and related services aimed at delivering virtual education to students in kindergarten through grade twelve. This addition is marked by the insertion of new legal language that specifies these procurement activities as exempt from the usual requirements.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the definition of "agency" by explicitly excluding the North Dakota Center for Distance Education from this designation. This change is intended to streamline the procurement process for the Center, allowing it greater flexibility in acquiring necessary resources for its educational programs. Overall, the amendments aim to enhance the operational efficiency of the Center while ensuring that it can effectively serve its educational mission.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 54-44.4-02
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Representative Schreiber-Beck: 54-44.4-02, 54-44.6-02
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 54-44.4-02, 54-44.6-02
Enrollment: 54-44.4-02, 54-44.6-02