AN ACT to amend and reenact section 15-20.2-08 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the assessment of fees for area career and technology center expenses.

HB 1188 amends North Dakota law to clarify how school districts pay fees for vocational education centers. Participating districts pay fees based on their high school enrollment relative to all districts in the center, while non-participating districts pay based on their actual program usage. The bill requires centers to allocate student spots proportionally to enrollment and sets a 60-day payment deadline with a 1% monthly penalty for late payments. It applies directly to school districts using or accessing career and technology center programs across the state.