The bill amends subsection 6 of section 15.1-21-02.10 of the North Dakota Century Code, which outlines the requirements for students to qualify for the North Dakota scholarship. Key changes include the addition of new criteria for academic assessment, specifically requiring a scale score on the state's annual accountability assessment that is deemed equivalent in academic rigor to other standardized test scores, such as the ACT or SAT. Additionally, the bill introduces new options for students to fulfill career and technical education requirements, including the completion of specific courses related to military careers and leadership.

Furthermore, the bill removes certain previous requirements, such as the necessity for students to achieve specific ACT scores in English and mathematics if their school used ACT assessments for accountability. It also replaces the previous requirement for a reading and mathematics assessment score with a more generalized scale score on the state's accountability assessment. These amendments aim to provide a more flexible and comprehensive framework for students to meet scholarship qualifications while emphasizing both academic and career readiness.

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