N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-15-09: Alleged child abuse - Discharge - Nonrenewal of contract - Limitations

1.The board of a school district may not discharge or refuse to renew the contract of a teacher, a principal, or an assistant or associate superintendent solely because a report of suspected child abuse or neglect under section 50-25.1-05 alleges participation by the individual.

2.If a report of suspected child abuse or neglect under section 50-25.1-05 alleges participation by a teacher, a principal, or an assistant or associate superintendent, the individual may be suspended pending the outcome of the case by:

a.The board of the employing school district;

b.The superintendent of the employing school district, if authorized in accordance with subdivision b of subsection 22 of section 15.1-09-33; or

c.An individual charged with administering the district, if authorized in accordance with subdivision c of subsection 22 of section 15.1-09-33.