Student athlete eligibility changes likely even as bill fails on North Dakota House floor
North Dakota lawmakers sent a clear message on high school sports transfers: Change is coming, but not through legislation—yet. A bill to lift the one-year waiting period for student-athletes switching schools failed, but pressure on the state’s activities association remains. With families voicing frustrations and lawmakers threatening future oversight, the association now faces a choice: refine its hardship appeal process or risk another legislative fight. For students caught in the middle, the hope is that reforms come soon enough to make a difference.
HB 1491
A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 15.1-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to student eligibility for high school sports and activities.
House Sponsors: Rios (R, District 23), Motschenbacher (R, District 47), Schauer (R, District 13),
Senate Sponsors: Beard (R, District 23), Thomas (R, District 6),
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