This bill mandates a legislative management study during the 2025-26 interim to address the circumstances and needs surrounding the shortage of special education teachers in North Dakota. The study will focus on several key areas, including the workload of special education teachers, safety concerns for both students and staff, management duties of paraprofessionals, and the extensive paperwork requirements that teachers face. Specific issues to be examined include disparities in caseloads, inadequate training and resources for handling emergencies, and the lack of compensation for additional responsibilities and paperwork.

The findings from this study will culminate in a report to the seventieth legislative assembly, which will include recommendations and any necessary legislation to address the identified issues. The bill emphasizes the importance of understanding the complexities of special education teaching and aims to develop strategies for improving recruitment and retention in this critical field.