The Biennial Report presents a summary of programs and services provided by the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction. The State Superintendent noted a continued decline in enrollment, a shrinking tax base, expanded educator shortages, and concerns regarding school financing as realities impacting the state's constitutional responsibility for a uniform system of free public schools. Information in the report includes summaries of mandated programs and departments, major activities and services, legislative summary, state educational trends, project status and expenditure information.