Midwest · ND

North Dakota

Draft research · Evidence tier A

North Dakota has a statewide executive-branch standard requiring WCAG 2.1 AA for web content and mobile apps, a Digital Accessibility Hub, tracking tools, and appropriated implementation resources.

Initial research category: Statewide WCAG standard, implementation hub, and funded remediation

Structured draft values

At a glance

Each card pairs the conservative normalized value with the original research wording.

Enacted state law: Not yet verified
Research or expert verification is still required.
Original research wording
Mandatory statewide IT standard plus implementation funding — Active.
Mandatory state policy: Not yet verified
Research or expert verification is still required.
Original research wording
Mandatory statewide IT standard plus implementation funding — Active.
WCAG requirement: Not yet verified
Research or expert verification is still required.
Original research wording
WCAG 2.1 Level AA.
Government websites: Yes
The initial research states yes; claim-level source review is still pending.
Original research wording
Yes
Mobile applications: Yes
The initial research states yes; claim-level source review is still pending.
Original research wording
Yes
Electronic documents and PDFs: Unclear
Available wording cannot be reduced to one conclusion without inference.
Original research wording
Current remediation program includes digital content/records
Software, systems, and other ICT: Unclear
Available wording cannot be reduced to one conclusion without inference.
Original research wording
Digital tools and technologies within executive branch
Accessible procurement: Not yet verified
Research or expert verification is still required.
Original research wording
Verify full policy clauses
Education accessibility: Unclear
Available wording cannot be reduced to one conclusion without inference.
Original research wording
University Systems Office included; campuses are excluded by the cited standard wording
Local-government relevance: Federal requirement only
Only the separate federal baseline is explicit in the initial research.
Original research wording
State resources support local implementation; federal Title II applies.
Funding and implementation: Unclear
Available wording cannot be reduced to one conclusion without inference.
Original research wording
Official 2025/2026 legislative materials documented a $1.5 million accessibility funding request/appropriation context; verify final accounting before displaying exact spending.
Enforcement and accountability: Not yet verified
Research or expert verification is still required.
Original research wording
CIO/CTO policy authority, agency tracking, and ADA processes.

Authority research

Laws, policies, and standards

Primary authority named in the draft

North Dakota IT Accessibility Standard and Digital Accessibility Hub.

Instrument type

Mandatory statewide IT standard plus implementation funding

Current policy status wording

Active.

Technical standard wording

WCAG 2.1 Level AA.

Research notes

Implementation and accountability

Funding and implementation

Official 2025/2026 legislative materials documented a $1.5 million accessibility funding request/appropriation context; verify final accounting before displaying exact spending.

Enforcement and accountability

CIO/CTO policy authority, agency tracking, and ADA processes.

Responsible entities named in the draft

North Dakota Information Technology and executive agencies.

Named people or policy architects

Sen. David Hogue sponsored SB2404, the broader technology appropriations vehicle connected to accessibility funding.

Clearly labeled analysis

Strengths and research gaps

Draft Atlas analysis: notable strength

Clear standard, mobile-app coverage, implementation hub, tracker, and funding.

Unanswered questions and cautions

Public agency-by-agency progress, procurement enforcement, and final spending reports.

Evidence trail

Official and supporting source leads

Reachability does not prove that a source is current, authoritative, accessible, or supports every claim in this profile.

ndit.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Policies/SoND-IT-Standards-Redacted.pdfResponded at last check
The official 95-page PDF was retrieved and reviewed; page 7 contains Accessibility Standard POL0030001.
ndit.nd.gov/support/digital-accessibility-hubResponded at last check
The current official hub describes statewide implementation of the federal Title II digital-accessibility rule; it is supporting context, not a separate state authority.
ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/special/bill-overview/bo2404.htmlResponded at last check
The Phase 0 reachability check received a successful response; authority, currency, accessibility, and claim support remain unverified.