The bill amends subsection 2 of section 15-18.2-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, which pertains to state aid for institutions of higher education. The key changes include the replacement of the phrase "was entitled to receive during the 2017-19 biennium" with "received during the prior biennium" in multiple instances. This adjustment clarifies the calculation of the credit completion factor for institutions based on their credit-hours completed, ensuring that the state board of higher education applies a credit growth factor of 1.0 for any credits exceeding the previous biennium's completion factor.

Additionally, the bill expresses the legislative intent to reclassify wind energy technology and law enforcement courses into the career and technical education instructional program classification within the higher education funding formula. This change aims to better align funding and support for these specific educational programs, reflecting the evolving needs of the workforce and educational landscape in North Dakota.

Statutes affected:
PREFILED: 15-18.2-03
INTRODUCED: 15-18.2-03