Lawmakers take up bill to remove students guilty of sexual assault from North Dakota schools
Lawmakers are considering new measures to protect students who are victims of sexual assault from the trauma of attending school with their assailants. House Bill 1247 seeks to mandate the removal of students found guilty of sexual assault, offering victims a safer educational environment. While the bill garners strong support for addressing a pressing issue, it also faces legal hurdles, particularly in areas with limited schooling options. As discussions unfold, the need for a sensitive yet effective solution is clear.
Peyton Haug with Inforum has the full story. Bill details are included below.
HB 1247
A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 15.1-19 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to protection of a student victim of sexual assault.
House Sponsors: D. Johnston (R, District 24), K. Anderson (R, District 19), Bolinske (R, District 40), Frelich (R, District 15), Heilman (R, District 7), Steiner (R, District 37), VanWinkle (R, District 3), Wolff (R, District 38),
Senate Sponsors: Cory (R, District 42), Myrdal (R, District 19), Paulson (R, District 3), Wobbema (R, District 24),
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