S 4889 United States Senate · 118th Congress

Federal Jobs for STARs Act of 2024

This bill requires federal agencies to stop requiring bachelor's degrees for most civil service jobs unless the specific skills needed can only be obtained through that degree. It defines "STAR" workers as those without bachelor's degrees but with relevant skills gained through training, apprenticeships, military service, or other non-college paths. Key provisions include creating a dedicated hiring path on USAJobs for STAR-eligible positions and mandating a feasibility study on training programs to help these workers pursue further education while employed. The bill directly affects federal hiring practices and workers qualifying as STARs, aiming to expand access to government jobs beyond traditional degree requirements.
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Introduced Jul 31, 2024 Last action Jul 31, 2024
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Jul 31, 2024
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