Senate Bill No. 2325 Summary

• Amends North Dakota career and technical education scholarship eligibility requirements, effective through July 31, 2021, requiring completion of specific coursework in English, mathematics, science, social studies, physical education, and career and technical education courses.

• Creates a new version of scholarship eligibility requirements effective after July 31, 2021, that simplifies mathematics requirements by requiring only algebra II instead of integrated math II or III options.

• Modifies scholarship amounts to $750 per semester and $500 per quarter or clock-hour term for eligible students enrolled full-time at accredited institutions of higher education or private career schools in North Dakota.

• Allows scholarship eligibility for up to six academic years after high school graduation and may be applied to graduate or professional programs, with a maximum lifetime scholarship award of $6,000.

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