AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 15-18.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the national council for state authorization reciprocity agreements membership; to amend and reenact sections 15-18.1-01, 15-18.1-02, 15-18.1-05, 15-18.1-06, and 15-18.1-10, and subsection 4 of section 15-18.1-13 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to postsecondary education institution standards; and to repeal section 15-18.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the authorization of a postsecondary educational institution not operating in this state.

The definition of 'Educational credentials' was updated to clarify what types of credentials are included, specifically mentioning associate, bachelor, master, or doctorate degrees while excluding honorary degrees.

The definition of 'Postsecondary educational institution' was restructured to provide clearer criteria for what qualifies as such an institution, including specific examples of names and activities.

The definition of 'Physical presence' was updated to ensure it accurately reflects how institutions maintain a presence in the state, including administrative offices and student support services.

The bill's formatting and structure were updated to align with current legislative standards, including changes to page headers and section numbering.