N.D. Cent. Code § 14-09-32.1

Current through 2023 Legislative Sessions
Section 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.

N.D.C.C. § 14-09-32.1

Added by S.L. 2023, ch. 145 (HB 1362),§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.