AN ACT to create and enact a new subsection to section 15-10-38.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to eligibility for the skilled workforce student loan repayment program; and to amend and reenact subsection 4 of section 15-10-38.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to eligibility for the skilled workforce scholarship program.
Summary
Relating to eligibility for the skilled workforce student loan repayment program; and to amend and reenact subsection 4 of section 15‑10‑38.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to eligibility for the skilled workforce scholarship program.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Jan 17, 2025
Signed Apr 18, 2025
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This bill updates North Dakota's skilled workforce programs to include Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degrees as a qualifying credential for both student loan repayment and scholarship programs. The change expands eligibility to nurse educators who teach clinical credits while working in the state, recognizing their specialized training as valuable to the healthcare workforce.
Scope change
Expanded eligibility to include MSN degree holders teaching clinical credits, previously limited to associate degrees or lower credentials
ELIGIBILITY
Added MSN degree in nursing as a qualifying educational program for skilled workforce programs when the individual teaches four clinical credits per calendar year
REQUIREMENT
Modified Section 1 to clarify that MSN degree eligibility requires both teaching four clinical credits annually and residing/working in North Dakota in an occupation requiring the degree
Modified Section 2 to add MSN degree option as subsection d under qualifying educational programs, making it an exception to the associate degree or lower credential requirement
Floor votes · Senate Feb 7, 2025 · House Mar 28, 2025
How they voted
47–0
Passed
Total votes 47
Feb 7, 2025
D
Democratic5
100% Yea
R
Republican42
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
18
Key actions
10
Committee
4
Apr 21, 2025
Introduced
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/17
legislature
Apr 18, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor 04/17
upper
Apr 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
Second reading, passed, yeas 46 nays 0
upper
Apr 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
Concurred
upper
Mar 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 91 nays 1
lower
Mar 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
lower
Mar 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 12 0 1
lower
Mar 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee Hearing 03:40
lower
Feb 18, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, first reading, referred Human Services Committee
lower
Feb 7, 2025
Upper · Passed
Second reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0
upper
Feb 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 5 0 0
upper
Jan 31, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Hearing 10:15
upper
Jan 17, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, first reading, referred Workforce Development Committee
upper
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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