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 the requirement for students to achieve a scale score on the state's annual accountability assessment that is deemed equivalent in academic rigor to other standardized tests like 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Furthermore, the bill removes certain outdated requirements, such as specific ACT score thresholds for English and mathematics, and replaces them with broader criteria that allow for a variety of assessments and courses to meet scholarship qualifications. This includes the option for students to complete two units of any combination of new military-related courses, thereby expanding the pathways for students to qualify for the scholarship while aligning with contemporary educational and career readiness standards.

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