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. However, there are exceptions to this rule; if the knowledge, skills, or abilities necessary for a position can only be reasonably obtained through a baccalaureate degree, as determined by the Department of State Civil Service or the State Police Commission, the requirement may still apply. This includes management, higher-level positions, or roles within a career progression group as defined by relevant rules.

The bill 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 following such approval or on January 1, 2025, whichever is later. The new provisions aim to broaden employment opportunities within state agencies by reducing educational and experience barriers for applicants.