N.D. Cent. Code § 14-09-32.1: Parent's interest in child's upbringing

1.As used in this section, a "parent" means parent or legal guardian not including a school or other institution serving in loco parentis.

2.It is the public policy of the state that:

a.A parent retains the right and duty to exercise primary control over the care, supervision, upbringing, and education of the parent's child;

b.A child has the right to protection from abuse and neglect; and

c.The state retains a compelling interest in preventing, assessing, investigating, addressing, and prosecuting abuse and neglect.

3.This section may not be interpreted to supersede chapters 27-20.1, 27-20.2, 27-20.3, and 27-20.4.