There has been a change in the federal interpretation of the rule titled "Effect of Conviction on Licensure and Employment," as outlined in the following North Dakota Administrative Code sections:

• 75-03-08-27 Family Rule
• 75-03-09-27 Group Rule
• 75-03-10-27 Center Rule
• 75-03-11-27 Preschool Rule
• 75-03-11.1-27 School Age Rule

Specifically, this change affects item number four in each section, which states:

Early childhood professionals in North Dakota have new opportunities to build their skills and advance their careers through two statewide training initiatives now available on the ND Early Childhood Training Calendar.

Annie Skiba – early childhood special education coordinator

Annie Skiba has worked in the special education field for the past seven years, with most recently in this role as early childhood special education coordinator beginning in June 2025.