Program establishment
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-38-02
in effect15.1-38-02. Program establishment
The superintendent of public instruction shall:
1. Appoint a state advisory committee to assist with the establishment and administration
of English language learner programs and the state English language proficiency
assessment;
2. Establish standards for English language learner programs;
3. Establish student caseload criteria for English language learner teachers, deviation
from which may not affect the accreditation or funding level of a school district;
4. Ensure that the English language learner programs use effective research-based
methods to teach the students;
5. Assist school districts with the development and administration of English language
learner programs and services;
6. Employ a program administrator and other necessary personnel; and
7. Coordinate federal, state, and local funding to maximize the services available to
students.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t15-1c38.pdf#nameddest=15p1-38-02Fetched: 10/16/2026