Senate Bill 2136 Summary

• Modifies North Dakota career and technical education scholarship eligibility requirements effective through July 31, 2021, then implements different requirements after that date.

• Changes education pathway requirements from two units to one unit in teaching profession and educational methodology plus at least one additional unit in advanced placement or dual-credit courses.

• Removes the requirement that mathematics include integrated math II or III as options, restricting it to algebra II only in the post-July 31, 2021 version.

• Increases North Dakota scholarship amounts to $750 per semester and $500 per quarter or clock-hour term for eligible students maintaining a 2.75 cumulative GPA at accredited institutions with physical presence in the state.

• Repeals section 15.1-21-02.7 relating to scholarships for 2009-10 high school graduates and declares the act an emergency measure.