This bill proposes the creation of a new chapter in Title 15.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, focusing on the funding of kindergarten through grade twelve school construction. It establishes a state-funded construction program that outlines specific requirements for school district participation, including the necessity for districts to demonstrate that renovation costs exceed sixty percent of new construction costs, and to provide evidence of failed referendums for funding. The bill also stipulates that districts qualifying for significant state funding must use approved architectural designs unless they opt for a reduced funding percentage. Additionally, the superintendent of public instruction is granted the authority to waive certain requirements for reorganizing districts.

The bill includes an appropriation of $600 million from the general fund for a new school building construction grant program for the biennium from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. It also sets an expiration date for the Act, making it effective until July 1, 2035. The legislation emphasizes the selection of architectural firms and construction managers based on their presence and performance in the state, ensuring that the designs and construction processes are tailored to meet the needs of North Dakota's educational facilities.