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Hearing on Senate Bill 166 would limit postsecondary degree requirements for many state jobs
Summary
A legislative committee heard proponent testimony on Senate Bill 166, the Fostering Competitive Career Opportunities Act, which would generally bar state employers from requiring postsecondary degrees for job postings unless the agency demonstrates a specific need.
A legislative committee on Feb. 6, 2025 heard testimony on Senate Bill 166, the Fostering Competitive Career Opportunities Act, which would generally prohibit state employers from listing postsecondary degree requirements in job postings unless the employer demonstrates the degree is necessary for the position.
The bill, described by Revisor Charles Reimer during the committee hearing, would apply primarily to the executive branch and requires state employers to set baseline job requirements that “are not to include a post secondary degree requirement except as provided” in a written exception. Under subsection C, an employer may require a degree only after demonstrating that the degree is necessary based on specific skills required and must state the justification in…
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