Human Trafficking Prevention Education in Schools
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
- Review existing health or wellness curricula to identify integration points for human trafficking prevention content
- Coordinate with tribal school authorities on curriculum requirements for tribal schools
- 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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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
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