North DakotaSB 22212025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

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.

Sponsored By: Kristin Roers (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

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Nursing instructors gain more student aid

North Dakota expands access to skilled workforce loan repayment for people enrolled in or holding a master of science in nursing. They must teach four clinical credits yearly, live and work in North Dakota, and hold a job requiring the degree. The skilled workforce scholarship program also allows nursing master's programs when the student teaches four clinical credits per calendar year. The State Board of Higher Education and Workforce Development Council must list qualifying programs annually. Programs must prepare students for high-demand work in North Dakota and may include degrees or certificates. Outside the nursing master's exception, qualifying programs lead to an associate degree or lower credential. The listed time limits are four semesters, six quarters, or the final two years of a bachelor's program. The law does not state an aid amount.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Kristin Roers

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Mike Lefor

    Republican • House

  • Mike Nathe

    Republican • House

  • Karen M. Rohr

    Republican • House

  • Diane Larson

    Republican • Senate

  • Dean Rummel

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 184 • No: 1

Senate vote • 4/11/2025

Second reading, passed, yeas 46 nays 0

Yes: 46 • No: 0

House vote • 3/28/2025

Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 91 nays 1

Yes: 91 • No: 1

Senate vote • 2/7/2025

Second reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0

Yes: 47 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Filed with Secretary Of State 04/17

    4/21/2025House
  2. Signed by Governor 04/17

    4/18/2025Senate
  3. Sent to Governor

    4/16/2025Senate
  4. Signed by President

    4/15/2025Senate
  5. Signed by Speaker

    4/15/2025House
  6. Second reading, passed, yeas 46 nays 0

    4/11/2025Senate
  7. Concurred

    4/11/2025Senate
  8. Returned to Senate (12)

    3/31/2025Senate
  9. Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 91 nays 1

    3/28/2025House
  10. Amendment adopted, placed on calendar

    3/26/2025House
  11. Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 12 0 1

    3/25/2025House
  12. Committee Hearing 03:40

    3/17/2025House
  13. Introduced, first reading, referred Human Services Committee

    2/18/2025House
  14. Received from Senate

    2/10/2025House
  15. Second reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0

    2/7/2025Senate
  16. Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 5 0 0

    2/6/2025Senate
  17. Committee Hearing 10:15

    1/31/2025Senate
  18. Introduced, first reading, referred Workforce Development Committee

    1/17/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Adopted by the House Human Services Committee

  • Enrollment

  • INTRODUCED

  • SENATE BILL NO. 2221 with House Amendments

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