North Dakota Century Code Title 15.1. Elementary and Secondary Education § 15.1-27-10. Per student payments--Special education

1. Upon the written request of a school district, the superintendent of public instruction may forward all or a portion of any per student special education payments to which a school district is entitled directly to the special education unit of which the school district is a member.

2. The superintendent of public instruction may withhold state special education funds due a school district if, in response to a complaint, the superintendent finds that the district is not providing a free appropriate public education to a student as required by law. Any withholding under this subsection may not exceed an amount equal to the cost of meeting the affected student's needs.