Virginia § 2.2-1214 - Hiring on the basis of direct experience
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 2.2-1214 — Hiring on the basis of direct experience, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2.2-1214. Hiring on the basis of direct experience
A. No state agency shall require as a condition of eligibility for hire to a position in state employment that an applicant have a baccalaureate degree.
B. Subsection A shall not apply if the knowledge, skills, or abilities required for the position for which an applicant is applying can only reasonably be obtained, as determined by the appointing authority, through a course of study in pursuit of, and culminating in the award of, a baccalaureate degree.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 2.2-1214
What does Code of Virginia § 2.2-1214 cover?
Section 2.2-1214 ("Hiring on the basis of direct experience") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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