North Star Promise scholarship's eligibility conditions limited to students enrolled in programs in high-demand industries and occupations provision

SF 3079 limits eligibility for Minnesota's North Star Promise scholarship to students enrolled in programs leading to careers in high-demand industries and occupations. The bill requires the Office of Higher Education to define these fields using employment data from the Department of Employment and Economic Development, focusing on the top 20 industries with the highest projected job growth or openings. It mandates the Office to review and update the list of approved programs every three years and report participation data to the legislature. This change applies to scholarship awards beginning fall 2026-2027.