The bill proposes a legislative management study focused on institutions of higher education in North Dakota during the 2025-26 interim. The study aims to explore various aspects of the state's higher education system, including methods to enhance efficiency and collaboration among institutions, the expansion of dual-credit programs, an analysis of tuition and fees, the feasibility of uniform transcripts and credit transfers, potential consolidation of colleges and universities, competitiveness among institutions, and the overall quality of education provided.

To facilitate this study, the legislative management will appoint a committee comprising both voting and nonvoting members. Voting members will include three senators and three representatives from the legislative assembly, along with a committee chairman. Nonvoting members will consist of key stakeholders, including the chairman of the state board of higher education, a student representative, the chancellor of the North Dakota university system, and representatives from K-12 education and various industries. The findings and recommendations from this study will be reported to the seventieth legislative assembly, along with any necessary legislation for implementation.