The bill amends and reenacts section 15.1-21-02.10 of the North Dakota Century Code, which pertains to the North Dakota scholarship for students pursuing a teaching career. It establishes eligibility criteria for resident students, which include completing a consultative process or a nine-week course, passing a civics test, maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.0, and fulfilling various community service and extracurricular requirements. Notably, the bill introduces new options for students to meet the scholarship criteria, such as completing two units of career and technical education along with one unit of teaching profession education or advanced placement psychology, among other educational pathways.

Additionally, the bill removes the previous requirement for students to earn three units of the same world language, indigenous language, or sign language, allowing for more flexibility in fulfilling the scholarship requirements. The legislation is designated as an emergency measure, indicating its urgent implementation to support students interested in teaching careers in North Dakota.

Statutes affected:
PREFILED: 15.1-21-02.10
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Representative Jonas: 15.1-21-02.10
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 15.1-21-02.10
Enrollment: 15.1-21-02.10
INTRODUCED: 15.1-21-02.10