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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. No person while acting in an official capacity as an employee or agent of a school district may refer a student to another person, agency, or entity for the purpose of obtaining an abortion. This provision does not extend to private communications between the employee or agent and a child of the employee or agent.
2. Between normal childbirth and abortion, it is the policy of the state of North Dakota that normal childbirth is to be given preference, encouragement, and support by law and by state action. A person acting in an official capacity as an employee or agent of a school district, between normal childbirth and abortion, shall give preference, encouragement, and support to normal childbirth. No public school in the state may endorse or support any program that, between normal childbirth and abortion, does not give preference, encouragement, and support to normal childbirth. No public school of the state may authorize a presentation to students that, between normal childbirth and abortion, does not give preference, encouragement, and support to normal childbirth.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Dakota Century Code Title 15.1. Elementary and Secondary Education § 15.1-19-06. Abortion referrals - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nd/title-15-1-elementary-and-secondary-education/nd-cent-code-sect-15-1-19-06/
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