This bill proposes a one-time appropriation of $500,000 from the state general fund to the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction for mastery framework training grants during the biennium from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. The grants are intended to support school district teams in developing and implementing mastery frameworks, with the requirement that model systems created be shared statewide and replicated locally. Each school district team can receive up to $25,000, which can be used for stipends for additional training days, but not for travel expenses. Teams must consist of one administrator and, if available, one instructional coach, with priority given to those who have recently completed leadership training.

The bill stipulates that multiple applications can be submitted by a school district, but the total funding awarded to any single district cannot exceed $75,000. It emphasizes that the funding is a one-time allocation, indicating that it is not intended to be a recurring expense in future budgets. This initiative aims to enhance educational practices through targeted training and collaboration among school districts in North Dakota.