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Human Trafficking Prevention Education in Schools

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Published May 2nd, 2025
Detected April 1st, 2026
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Summary

North Dakota Legislative Assembly passed SB 2330, requiring human trafficking and exploitation prevention education for students at public schools and tribal schools. The bill was signed by the Governor on May 2, 2025, creating a new section in North Dakota Century Code Chapter 15.1-09. Schools must now implement this curriculum as a new educational requirement.

What changed

North Dakota enacted SB 2330, creating a new statutory section under Chapter 15.1-09 of the North Dakota Century Code. The law mandates human trafficking and exploitation prevention and awareness education for students attending public schools and tribal schools across the state. The bill was sponsored by multiple senators and representatives, passed through both chambers with conference committee concurrence, and received gubernatorial approval.

Public schools and tribal schools in North Dakota must now implement human trafficking prevention education into their curricula. School administrators and curriculum coordinators should begin planning for curriculum development, teacher training, and resource allocation to meet this new educational requirement. The law takes effect upon filing with the Secretary of State, which occurred on May 2, 2025.

What to do next

  1. Review existing health or wellness curricula to identify integration points for human trafficking prevention content
  2. Coordinate with tribal school authorities on curriculum requirements for tribal schools
  3. Allocate resources for teacher training and instructional materials

Source document (simplified)

SB 2330 - Overview

View All Bills 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-27)

SB 2330 Passed

| A | Amendment | | S | SPA |
| E | Engrossment | | $ | Fiscal Note |
| HJ | House Journal | | SJ | Senate Journal |
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Sponsors

Introduced by Sen. Boehm, Rep. McLeod, Sen. Myrdal, Rep. Olson, Sen. Paulson, Rep. Rohr

Title

AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 15.1-09 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to human trafficking and exploitation prevention and awareness education for students at public schools and tribal schools.

Measure Status

First Reading

Senate 01/20

Referred to Committee

Education

Second Reading

Senate 02/20

First Reading

House 02/25

Referred to Committee

Education

Second Reading

House 03/28

Return to Senate

Refused to Concur

Conference Committee

Concurred

Governor

Signed on 05/02

Last Official Action

Filed with Secretary Of State 05/02

Legislative History

View History

Named provisions

Chapter 15.1-09 - School Administration Human Trafficking and Exploitation Prevention and Awareness Education

Source

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Classification

Agency
ND Legislature
Published
May 2nd, 2025
Instrument
Rule
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Substantive
Document ID
SB 2330, 69th North Dakota Legislative Assembly (2025)

Who this affects

Applies to
Educational institutions Tribal nations
Industry sector
6111 Higher Education 9211 Government & Public Administration
Activity scope
K-12 Education Curriculum Standards Tribal School Operations
Geographic scope
US-ND US-ND

Taxonomy

Primary area
Education
Operational domain
Compliance
Topics
Public Health Criminal Justice

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