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This bill aims to reduce barriers to state employment by amending existing law (RCW 41.06.157) to prevent state agencies from requiring a postgraduate degree, or a two-year or four-year college degree, as the sole qualification for a job unless legally mandated for the role's essential functions. The legislation seeks to create a more inclusive and effective state workforce by ensuring that qualifications are demonstrated through various means, not just formal education, and also clarifies that individuals legally authorized to work in the U.S., including deferred action for childhood arrivals recipients, are eligible for state employment unless otherwise prohibited.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6038&Year=2025&Initiative=false