ND Developmental Disabilities Five-Year Plan Public Comment

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Published February 6th, 2026

Detected March 17th, 2026

Summary

The North Dakota State Council on Developmental Disabilities is seeking public comment on its proposed five-year state plan for 2027-2031. The plan details goals and strategies to improve the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. Public comments are accepted until March 21, 2026.

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The North Dakota State Council on Developmental Disabilities has opened a public comment period for its proposed five-year state plan covering 2027-2031. The plan outlines the council's objectives and strategies aimed at enhancing the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families within the state.

Regulated entities and interested parties are encouraged to submit comments by March 21, 2026, via Google Forms, mail, email, or phone. This consultation period is an opportunity to influence the direction of services and support for individuals with developmental disabilities in North Dakota.

What to do next

Review the proposed five-year state plan for 2027-2031.
Submit public comments by March 21, 2026, through the designated channels.

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Public comment period opens for North Dakota State Council on Developmental Disabilities proposed five-year state plan

Friday, February 6, 2026 - 01:30pm

The North Dakota State Council on Developmental Disabilities is seeking public comment on its proposed five-year state plan for 2027-2031. The plan outlines the council’s goals, objectives and strategies to improve the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families across North Dakota. Public comments will be accepted from Feb. 5 - March 21, 2026.

The proposed five-year state plan is available at nd.gov/scdd, under the publications and reports tab. Copies can be mailed upon request.

Comments can be submitted by Google Forms at hhsnd.site/dd-council-state-plan, mail to North Dakota Health and Human Services – Developmental Disabilities Section, Attn: DD Council/Julie Horntvedt, 600 E. Boulevard Ave., Bismarck, ND 58501, by email to jhorntvedt@nd.gov, or by phone at (701)328-4847 or 711 TTY (text telephone).