Fargo’s Capstone Classical Academy files federal lawsuit challenging private school teacher licensing

A Fargo Christian classical school has filed a federal lawsuit challenging North Dakota’s private school teacher licensing laws, arguing the state’s requirements are unconstitutional and threaten the school’s ability to hire teachers aligned with its mission.

Capstone Classical Academy, along with teacher Kaylie Young and parent Paul Nelson, filed the complaint on June 9 in U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota. The suit names North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction Levi Bachmeier and members of the state’s Education Standards and Practices Board as defendants.