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ND HB1317

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/15/2013

Primary Sponsor

Marie Strinden

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Origin

House of Representatives

63rd Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • State board of higher education shall administer a student loan paydown program for early childhood education and care providers in North Dakota
  • Eligible individuals must have an associate's or baccalaureate degree in early childhood education obtained after July 1, 2013, and at least $1,000 in outstanding student loans
  • Eligible individuals must be employed full-time at a licensed facility or approved program in the state and submit annual applications reviewed in chronological order
  • Board shall pay down $1,000 of each eligible participant's student loan principal balance annually for a maximum of five consecutive years
  • Appropriates $100,000 from the general fund to the state board of higher education for the biennium beginning July 1, 2013, with no more than $50,000 expendable in the first year

Legislative Description

A student loan paydown program for early childhood education and care providers; and to provide an appropriation.

Last Action

Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 34 nays 57

2/4/2013

Committee Referrals

Education1/15/2013

Full Bill Text

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