Christian school lawsuit challenges North Dakota private teacher licensure

By: Mary Steurer

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: June 10, 2026

Words: 828

Last Updated: 1 day, 8 hours ago

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A North Dakota private Christian school is suing the state Department of Public Instruction and a licensing board in federal court over what it says are burdensome and unnecessary teacher licensing laws.

Under state statute, all teachers at private schools must be “licensed or approved” by the state. The same mandate applies to public schools.

Leaders of the Fargo-based Capstone Classical Academy believe these laws run counter to private schools’ purpose of providing …

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