Cybersecurity Hiring Modernization Act

Key Points

• This bill would stop federal agencies from requiring a college degree for most cybersecurity and IT jobs. Instead of looking at a diploma, hiring managers would focus on whether a person actually has the skills and experience to do the work.
• Agencies could only require a degree if a specific state or local law says it is necessary for that type of job. If an agency does look at someone's education, they must prove the classes taken directly relate to the skills needed for the position.
• The goal is to help the government hire more tech experts by opening doors for people who learned their skills through boot camps, military training, or on-the-job experience rather than a traditional four-year college.
• The Office of Personnel Management would be required to track and report on the education levels of new hires every year. This will help the public see if the government is actually hiring more people without degrees for these high-tech roles.

Impact Analysis

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