North Star Promise scholarship's eligibility conditions limited to students in programs in high-demand industries and occupations.

HF 2634 limits the North Star Promise scholarship to students enrolled in programs aligned with Minnesota's high-demand industries and occupations. It requires the state education office to identify these fields using labor market data from the Department of Employment and Economic Development, focusing on the top 20 growing sectors or job openings, and to review this list every three years. Students in programs not meeting these criteria will no longer qualify for the scholarship, while existing eligibility conditions (like income limits and FAFSA completion) remain unchanged. The bill mandates annual reports tracking scholarship recipients, program enrollment, and graduation data for transparency. It takes effect for fall 2026 scholarship awards.