Bill > HB1221

This bill provides an appropriation of $24 million from the state's general fund to the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education for the Workforce Education Innovation Program. The funding will be used to award grants to eligible educational institutions during the 2025-2027 biennium. The purpose of these funds appears to be supporting innovative educational programs designed to enhance workforce development, though the specific details of how institutions will use the funds are not provided in the bill text. The appropriation is flexible, allowing the board to use up to the full $24 million as needed, and is intended to help address workforce training and education needs in the state by providing financial resources to higher education institutions that can develop creative approaches to preparing students for employment.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1221.html