This bill amends the North Dakota Century Code to enhance eligibility criteria for the skilled workforce student loan repayment and scholarship programs. A new subsection is added to section 15-10-38.1, specifying that individuals who are enrolled in or have completed a master of science degree in nursing, while teaching four clinical credits per year and residing and working in the state, meet the program's requirements.

Additionally, subsection 4 of section 15-10-38.2 is amended to clarify the definition of qualifying educational programs. The language is updated to state that a qualifying program must result in an associate's degree or lower credential that can be completed within a specified timeframe and must relate to high-demand professional and technical skills. Furthermore, it explicitly includes programs leading to a master of science degree in nursing, provided the individual teaches four clinical credits annually.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 15-10-38.2
Adopted by the House Human Services Committee: 15-10-38.2
Enrollment: 15-10-38.2