In-state residency and work requirement for recipients of North Star Promise scholarships imposed, and scholarships limited to students enrolled in programs of study that lead to employment in high-demand industries and occupations.

The bill MN HF4672 requires that students receiving North Star Promise scholarships must live in Minnesota and work in the state after graduation. Additionally, these scholarships will only be available to students who are studying in fields that have a high demand for jobs. This aims to ensure that the scholarships benefit both the students and the local economy.

Supporters of the bill argue that it encourages students to stay in Minnesota after graduation, helping to fill critical job vacancies in high-demand industries. They believe it will strengthen the state's workforce and ensure that scholarship funds are used effectively to support careers that benefit the local economy.

Critics of the bill contend that imposing residency and work requirements may limit access to scholarships for deserving students who may want to pursue opportunities elsewhere. They argue that this could disproportionately affect students from lower-income backgrounds who may not have the flexibility to remain in-state after graduation.