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North Dakota child-safety laws

Child-abuse reporting and school bullying laws in North Dakota, explained in plain language with links to official sources.

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Child abuse & neglect reporting

N.D. Cent. Code §§ 50-25.1-03–04

Listed professionals must report knowledge or reasonable suspicion of abuse, neglect, or a death resulting from it when learned in their official or professional role. The chapter also covers reports by others, reporting methods, and certain institutional reporting arrangements.

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School bullying & cyberbullying

N.D. Cent. Code §§ 15.1-19-17–22

North Dakota requires policies prohibiting bullying and defines relevant electronic conduct. The guide explains reporting, investigations, and the harm and disruption tests for electronic behavior outside school.

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