Title 15 — Education

1. The advisory council, in consultation with the school of medicine and health sciences and the other agencies, associations, and institutions represented on the advisory council, shall study and make recommendations regarding the strategic plan, programs, and facilities of the …

The university authorities shall make the facilities of the university of North Dakota school of medicine and health sciences available to all agencies of the state, federal, and local governments engaged in health and welfare activities to the fullest extent possible within the …

Repealed by S.L. 1987, ch. 234, § 9.

All agencies of the state, counties, and municipalities in any way concerned with health, medical care, or public welfare, shall make the fullest possible use of the facilities and services of the university of North Dakota school of medicine and health sciences and shall pay the…

The university of North Dakota school of medicine and health sciences or the university of North Dakota for the use and benefit of the school of medicine and health sciences is specifically authorized to accept and use for the purposes of the school of medicine and health science…

The proceeds of the one-mill tax levy established by section 10 of article X of the Constitution of North Dakota, together with any other funds that may be received by the state treasurer, from time to time, for the benefit of the university of North Dakota school of medicine and…

The school of medicine and health sciences loan fund must be administered as a revolving loan fund by the university of North Dakota under the direction and control of the state board of higher education. As used in this chapter, the word "university" means the university of Nort…

Repealed by S.L. 1971, ch. 194, § 15.

Repealed by S.L. 1971, ch. 194, § 15.

Repealed by S.L. 1971, ch. 194, § 15.

Repealed by S.L. 1971, ch. 194, § 15.

The university shall receive and pass upon, and allow or disallow, all applications for loans submitted by qualified applicants who desire to complete an education in medicine or dentistry for the purpose of entering medical or dental practice.

An applicant is deemed qualified only if the applicant: 1. Meets the criteria as a resident for tuition purposes as defined by section 15-10-19.1; and 2. Is enrolled as a medical student of the university of North Dakota school of medicine and health sciences or can present to th…

The university shall make a careful investigation to ascertain the truth of all matters set forth in applications received by it, including a study of the financial need of the applicant. Preference must be given to qualified applicants with demonstrated financial need.

Loans may be granted to qualified applicants by the university in amounts not in excess of ten thousand dollars each year.

Repealed by S.L. 2003, ch. 141, § 7.

A loan granted by the university under section 15-52-10 and sections 15-52-15 through 15-52-28 must be upon the condition that the full amount of the loan must be repaid in cash with interest not to exceed six percent annually from the date of each payment pursuant to a loan agre…

Each applicant before being loaned any funds hereunder shall enter into a contract with the university agreeing to the terms and conditions set forth in section 15-52-10 and sections 15-52-15 through 15-52-28 and rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. For the purposes of s…

The university may cancel any contract, or suspend or recall payments thereunder, if an applicant: 1. Fails in the applicant's course of study; 2. Withdraws from the school of medicine or dentistry the applicant is attending; 3. Is expelled or suspended by such school; or 4. Othe…

In the event the university finds it necessary to cancel a contract or to suspend or recall payments, it may commence legal proceedings for the recovery of all sums loaned to the applicant, together with interest thereon, the total of which sums becomes due and owing immediately …

Repealed by S.L. 2003, ch. 141, § 7.

All funds made available to the university pursuant to the provisions of this chapter are to be deposited by it and are to be paid out only upon vouchers signed by the official properly designated by the state board of higher education.

The state board of higher education is hereby directed and authorized to make available to the university, from the portion of the proceeds of the one-mill levy provided by section 10 of article X of the Constitution of North Dakota as the state board of higher education shall ha…

The purposes of section 15-52-10 and sections 15-52-15 through 15-52-28 are hereby declared to be to develop and maintain the school of medicine and health sciences by making it possible for all qualified students attending such school to complete their education in medicine or i…

The state board of higher education may submit a biennial report to the governor and the secretary of state in accordance with section 54-06-04.

The university of North Dakota school of medicine and health sciences, under the policies of the state board of higher education, shall provide or encourage means for providing for the training of such psychiatrists and other psychiatric personnel as may be necessary to properly …

1. The state board of higher education is authorized to enter into contracts or agreements, both interstate and intrastate, to provide medical education opportunities. These contracts and agreements must be made within the limits of available legislative appropriation and may be …

The faculty of the school of medicine and health sciences at the university of North Dakota may, with the advice of the school of medicine and health sciences advisory council and with the approval of the state board of higher education and in accordance with applicable accredita…

For the purpose of paying all or part of, but not to exceed, the cost of construction, equipment, and furnishing of any such buildings or any addition to existing buildings, or other campus improvements, or in order to refund any outstanding bonds or interim financing issued for …

Bonds may be refunded, but no bonds may be refunded under this chapter unless the bonds either mature or are callable for prior redemption under their terms within thirty years from the date of issuance of the refunding bonds, or unless the holder or holders of the bonds voluntar…

The board may enter into any agreements or contracts with the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality thereof which it may consider advisable or necessary in order to obtain a grant of funds or other aid to be used in connection with the proceeds of the bonds in…

The state board of higher education may, at such times as it deems necessary, enter into agreements with other persons, including any federal or state agency, for the lease of revenue-producing buildings, constructed or purchased under the provisions of this chapter, upon such te…

The board may provide for interim financing pending completion of revenue-producing projects at state institutions of higher learning and financing the cost thereof and may authorize the issuance and sale of special interim warrants for that essential governmental purpose, such w…

Any bank or trust company organized under the laws of this state may invest its capital and surplus in bonds issued under this chapter. Any state board, bureau, institution, or industry having the power to invest public funds or the funds of such board, bureau, institution, or in…

Nothing in this chapter may be construed to authorize or permit the state board of higher education, or any officer or agency of the state, to create any state debts, or to incur any obligations of any kind or nature, except as are payable solely and only from the special funds t…

Omitted.

Omitted.

Omitted. 15-55-14. Rental income from unencumbered revenue-producing buildings or other campus improvements may be applied to bond retirement. The state board of higher education, when issuing bonds under the provisions of this chapter and the powers herein granted, has additiona…

Omitted.

Omitted.

Omitted. 15-55-18. School district retirement of bonds for junior colleges and off-campus educational centers. Repealed by S.L. 1999, ch. 154, § 2.

Repealed by S.L. 1999, ch. 154, § 2.

Each institution under the control of the state board of higher education which has constructed student housing, a food service facility, or a student union under the provisions of this chapter shall maintain records of financial accounts to provide a record of revenues received …

Repealed by S.L. 1987, ch. 3, § 17.

There is hereby established a state board for Native American scholarships consisting of a Native American appointed by the governor, the executive director of the state Indian affairs commission, and the commissioner of higher education or the commissioner's designee. The commis…

The state board for Native American scholarships shall: 1. Award scholarships as provided in this chapter. 2. Direct the North Dakota university system in administration of awards under this chapter. 3. Make necessary rules and establish standards, requirements, and procedures fo…

The state board for Native American scholarships shall provide scholarships each year for resident members of federally recognized Indian tribes to attend any accredited institution of higher learning or accredited career and technical education program with a physical presence i…

Scholarship eligibility of state residents who are enrolled members of federally recognized Indian tribes must be determined by the state board for Native American scholarships annually for applicants. Factors to be considered in the award of these scholarships are the candidate'…

Upon the award of a scholarship, the recipient is eligible for a credit at the enrolling institution of higher learning or accredited career and technical education program with a physical presence in this state. The scholarship may be applied to tuition, fees, room and board, bo…

Repealed by S.L. 1973, ch. 174, § 3.