North Dakota legislation · 69th Legislative Assembly
North Dakota SB2221: AN ACT to create and enact a new subsection to section 15-10-38.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to eligibility for the skilled workforce student loan repayment program; and to amend and reenact subsection 4 of section 15-10-38.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to eligibility for the skilled workforce scholarship program.
Status: Signed into law, April 21, 2025
Relating to eligibility for the skilled workforce student loan repayment program; and to amend and reenact subsection 4 of section 15‑10‑38.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to eligibility for the skilled workforce scholarship program.
What the bill says
An act to create and enact a new subsection to section 15-10-38.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to eligibility for the skilled workforce student loan repayment program; and to amend and reenact subsection 4 of section 15-10-38.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to eligibility for the skilled workforce scholarship program.
From the enrolled text, April 15, 2025:
AN ACT to create and enact a new subsection to section 15-10-38.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to eligibility for the skilled workforce student loan repayment program; and to amend and reenact subsection 4 of section 15-10-38.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to eligibility for the skilled workforce scholarship program. SECTION 1. A new subsection to section 15-10-38.1 of the North Dakota Century Code is created and enacted as follows: The requirement under subdivision c of subsection 4 is met if an individual is enrolled in or has completed a master of science degree in nursing while teaching four clinical credits per year and resides and works in this state in an occupation requiring the degree. SECTION 2. AMENDMENT. Subsection 4 of section 15-10-38.2 of the North Dakota Century Code is amended and reenacted as follows: 4. The state board of higher education and the workforce development council shall compile a list of qualifying educational programs annually. A qualifying educational program is: a. Is a program resulting in attainment of an associate's degree or lower credential program that may be completed within four semesters, six quarters, or the final two years of a baccalaureate program. A qualifying educational program also must b. Must pertain to the professional and technical skills and emerging occupations in high demand …