From ND ESPB We are excited to share with you that HB 1098 was signed by Governor Burgum on April 13, 2017. This bill expands licensure areas for both elementary and secondary teachers. It also will allow teachers to once again teach in their minor areas. Elementary teachers will now be licensed to teach grades 1-8 (formerly 1-6) Secondary teachers will now be licensed to teach grades 5-12 (formerly 7-12) in their content area. If you currently hold a ND teaching license, your license is upd...