North Dakota § 23-07-16 - Child having contagious or infectious disease prohibited from attending
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 23-07-16 — Child having contagious or infectious disease prohibited from attending, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23-07-16. Child having contagious or infectious disease prohibited from attending
school - Exception. Except as provided by section 23-07-16.1, no principal, superintendent, or teacher of any school, and no parent or guardian of any minor child, may permit any child having any significant contagious or infectious disease, or any child residing in any house in which any such disease exists or has recently existed, to attend any public or private school until permitted to do so under the regulations of the local board of health.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 23-07-16
What does North Dakota Century Code § 23-07-16 cover?
Section 23-07-16 ("Child having contagious or infectious disease prohibited from attending") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite North Dakota § 23-07-16?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 23-07-16" (North Dakota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the North Dakota official source linked on this page or consult a licensed North Dakota attorney.
How does North Dakota § 23-07-16 apply to my situation?
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