Public school and homeschool students would receive a flat $500 per student as part of the proposed education savings account program. Private school students would be eligible for up to $3,500.

North Dakota members of the House on Monday voted to defund Prairie Public Broadcasting, with one lawmaker citing it as in line with federal cost-cutting. The House Appropriations Committee had recommended continuing to fund Prairie Public with $1.

House Bill 1255 says the state may not expend funds toward public broadcasting. It passed in a 48-to-41 vote. It now moves on to the Senate.