North Dakota governor vetoes ESA bill, saying it ‘falls short’ of true school choice
Governor Kelly Armstrong supports school choice—but not this version of it. On Wednesday, he vetoed House Bill 1540, which would’ve offered public funds for private school tuition based on family income. His reason? The bill left out most North Dakota families, especially in rural districts with no private school options. Armstrong warned that narrow policies risk long-term setbacks. Instead, he’s pointing lawmakers to Senate Bill 2400, which would open educational savings accounts to every student, not just a few. The bigger debate now moves to the House floor.
HB 1540
A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new chapter to title 15.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to an education savings account program.
House Sponsors: Koppelman (R, District 16), Hauck (R, District 36), J. Johnson (R, District 41), Marschall (R, District 16), Morton (R, District 46), Rohr (R, District 31), Steiner (R, District 37),
Senate Sponsors: Boehm (R, District 33), Clemens (R, District 16), Cory (R, District 42), Gerhardt (R, District 34), Wobbema (R, District 24),
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SB 2400
A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new chapter to title 15.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the establishment of the education savings account program; to provide a continuing appropriation; and to provide an appropriation.
House Sponsors: Bosch (R, District 30), M. Ruby (R, District 40),
Senate Sponsors: Hogue (R, District 38), Myrdal (R, District 19), Sickler (R, District 17),
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