N.D. Cent. Code § 54-27-30
54-27-30. Definitions for the foundation aid stabilization fund - Uses of the foundation aid stabilization fund
54-27-30. Definitions for the foundation aid stabilization fund - Uses of the foundation
aid stabilization fund.
1. For the purposes of section 24 of article X of the Constitution of North Dakota:
a. "Education-related purposes" means purposes related to public elementary and
secondary education.
b. "State aid to school districts" means:
(1) The general fund appropriations to the department of public instruction for
state school aid, transportation aid, and special education aid; and
(2) The general fund appropriations to the department of career and technical
education for grants to school districts and area centers.
2. Any accessible funds in the foundation aid stabilization fund, exceeding the required
reserves under section 24 of article X of the Constitution of North Dakota, may be
used only for education-related purposes, including state aid to school districts, career
and technical education grants to school districts and area centers, and education-
related property tax relief.