This bill amends section 15.1-21-02.10 of the North Dakota Century Code to establish eligibility criteria for a North Dakota scholarship aimed at students pursuing a teaching career. The bill outlines specific requirements that resident students must meet, including 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 activities. Notably, the bill introduces new options for students to meet educational requirements, such as completing two units of career and technical education alongside a unit focused on teaching profession education or related subjects.

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 criteria. The legislation emphasizes the importance of preparing students for careers in education while also addressing the need for diverse educational experiences. The bill is declared an emergency measure, indicating its urgency for implementation.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 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
PREFILED: 15.1-21-02.10