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 eligibility requirements for the loan repayment program.

Additionally, subsection 4 of section 15-10-38.2 is amended to clarify the definition of qualifying educational programs. The revised language specifies that such programs must result in an associate's degree or lower credential that can be completed within a set 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 per calendar year, thereby broadening the scope of eligible programs.

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