Stadelman pushes to eliminate degree requirements for Illinois state jobs
Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois Senator Steve Stadelman is pushing to eliminate degree requirements for state jobs.
The would stop state agencies from requiring applicants to have a bachelor's degree to be eligible for hire going forward.
The requirement would not apply if the knowledge, skills or abilities required for the position can only be reasonably obtained through a course of study in pursuit of a bachelor's or other degree.
'Just because someone doesn't have a college education doesn't mean they shouldn't be considered for state positions they otherwise qualify for,' said Stadelman. 'This is a simple way we can fill open state positions and give many Illinoisans the chance to have a stable job.'
The bill looks to provide working families and other communities who have been underrepresented with government jobs.
Similar legislation has been adopted in 16 other states.
The bill has been assigned to the Senate State Government Committee.
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