The bill enacts R.S. 42:36, which establishes limitations on prerequisites for state employment in Louisiana. Specifically, it prohibits state agencies from requiring a baccalaureate degree or more than three years of relevant experience as conditions for hiring applicants. However, there are exceptions to this rule; if the knowledge, skills, or abilities necessary for a position can only be acquired through a baccalaureate degree, as determined by the Department of State Civil Service or the State Police Commission, then the degree requirement may still apply.

The new law is set to take effect on January 1, 2025, unless it is vetoed by the governor and subsequently approved by the legislature, in which case it will become effective the day after such approval or on January 1, 2025, whichever is later. This legislation aims to broaden employment opportunities within state agencies by reducing educational and experience barriers for potential applicants.