Alleged child abuse - Discharge - Nonrenewal of contract - Limitations
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-15-09
in effect15.1-15-09. Alleged child abuse - Discharge - Nonrenewal of contract - Limitations
1. The board of a school district may not discharge or refuse to renew the contract of a
teacher, a principal, or an assistant or associate superintendent solely because a
report of suspected child abuse or neglect under section 50-25.1-05 alleges
participation by the individual.
2. If a report of suspected child abuse or neglect under section 50-25.1-05 alleges
participation by a teacher, a principal, or an assistant or associate superintendent, the
individual may be suspended pending the outcome of the case by:
a. The board of the employing school district;
b. The superintendent of the employing school district, if authorized in accordance
with subdivision b of subsection 22 of section 15.1-09-33; or
c. An individual charged with administering the district, if authorized in accordance
with subdivision c of subsection 22 of section 15.1-09-33.
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