North Dakota

“Liberty and union, now and forever, one and inseparable”

About North Dakota

North Dakota has a Department of Instruction, a State Board, and a State Commissioner of Education. The State Board consists of 7 members appointed to 6-year terms.

Education law

Education law and structure

Education in State Constitution: Article XIII: Sections 1-6

Education in State Statutes: Title 15

Education law

State Board Members: 7 Members; 5-year term

Education Authorities: DoEd; State Board; State Commissioner of Education

Education Leadership

Education leadership

State Governor: Kelly Armstrong
State Commissioner of Education: Kirsten Baesler
State School Board Members
Local school board members: The easiest way to contact your local school board members is to use an online search tool like XQ or simply look up your school district’s website online. There will almost always be a section of the district website listing the names and contact information of your local school board members. If their contact information is not listed, call your school’s office to request that information.