All Roll Calls
Yes: 135 • No: 2
North DakotaHB 10982025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
AN ACT to amend and reenact section 15.1-21-02.10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a North Dakota scholarship for students interested in a teaching career; and to declare an emergency.
Sponsored By: Jim Jonas (Republican)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
New scholarship rules for future teachers
The law creates a scholarship for North Dakota resident students who plan to become teachers. To qualify, you must finish a consultative process or a nine‑week course, pass the civics test, and complete a four‑year plan. You need a 3.0 GPA, or an approved equivalent score if your district has an innovative‑education waiver. You must also complete at least four in grades 9–12: 25 hours of service; 95% attendance (not counting school activities); career exploration; two years co‑curricular; two years extracurricular; a capstone; an online course; or show 21st‑century skills. While in grades 9–12, finish two of three pathways. Academic path: ACT 24 or SAT 1180, plus two items like AP or dual credit, Algebra II, fine arts, AP score 3+, IB score 4+, or a 3.0 in core courses. Career/Language path: earn required CTE or language units; meet ACT 24, SAT 1180, or three WorkKeys scores of 5; and finish two items like a career‑ready course, dual credit, an industry credential, 40 hours of workplace or work‑based learning, or set reading/math scores. Military path: ASVAB 50, or 31 plus basic training before or within 90 days after graduation; a C or better in PE; and JROTC 2 units, Civil Air Patrol phase one, or two listed items. DPI, the superintendent, and the CTE department set and approve the detailed standards. This can lower college costs for eligible families, but it also sets strict rules that some students may not meet.
Scholarship rules take effect now
The act is an emergency measure and takes effect upon enactment. The new scholarship eligibility rules apply right away. Students and schools follow these rules immediately.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Jim Jonas
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Pat D. Heinert
Republican • House
Eric J. Murphy
Republican • House
Cynthia Schreiber-Beck
Republican • House
Steve Swiontek
Republican • House
Jonathan Warrey
Republican • House
Donald Schaible
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/31/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 45 nays 0, Emergency clause carried
Yes: 45 • No: 0
House vote • 1/27/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 90 nays 2, Emergency clause carried
Yes: 90 • No: 2
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/08
4/9/2025HouseSigned by Governor 04/07
4/8/2025HouseSent to Governor
4/4/2025HouseSigned by Speaker
4/4/2025HouseSigned by President
4/2/2025SenateReturned to House
4/1/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 45 nays 0, Emergency clause carried
3/31/2025SenateReported back, do pass, place on calendar 5 0 0
3/27/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 09:45
3/6/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, (emergency), referred Workforce Development Committee
2/13/2025SenateReceived from House
1/28/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 90 nays 2, Emergency clause carried
1/27/2025HouseAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
1/24/2025HouseReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 13 1 0
1/23/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 09:00
1/14/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, (emergency), referred Education Committee
1/7/2025House
Bill Text
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FIRST ENGROSSMENT
INTRODUCED
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Representative Jonas
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