HB 1180 IN

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Prohibits a public employer from requiring or stating a preference for a postsecondary degree for employment, rejecting an applicant solely on the basis of the applicant lacking a postsecondary degree, or giving preferential treatment to an applicant who holds a postsecondary degree. Provides an exemption if the job duties require a postsecondary degree and the public employer demonstrates the necessity of a specific postsecondary degree in the job posting. Requires a public employer to provide written notice to each applicant who has been eliminated from hiring consideration. Allows an applicant to appeal a hiring decision to the department of labor (department) if the applicant believes the decision was based on the applicant's lack of a postsecondary degree. Allows any person to report to the department a job posting that includes a requirement or preference for a postsecondary degree and fails to include an explanation of the necessity of the postsecondary degree. Requires the department to take certain actions if an appeal or a report is substantiated by the department.

• Jake Teshka Republican · author

1. Jan 9, 2024 Authored by Representative Criswell · lower
2. Jan 9, 2024 First reading: referred to Committee on Employment, Labor and Pensions · lower
3. Jan 9, 2024 Coauthored by Representatives Teshka and Hall · lower
4. Jan 22, 2024 Representative Criswell C removed as author · lower
5. Jan 22, 2024 Representative Teshka J added as author · lower
6. Jan 22, 2024 Representative Teshka J removed as coauthor · lower
7. Jan 22, 2024 Representative Criswell C added as coauthor · lower

The published texts of this bill as it moves through the legislature. Each links to the official document on the state legislature site. Data from OpenStates.

• Introduced House Bill (H) · PDF