AZ HB2225

Requires the Arizona Department of Administration director to evaluate all state employee positions and identify which are suitable for "skilled through alternative routes" (STAR) applicants who lack bachelor's or graduate degrees

Mandates the state's online jobs portal distinguish between positions requiring postsecondary degrees and those open to STAR applicants

Defines STAR applicants as individuals with a high school diploma who developed skills through job training, community college, military service, or apprenticeship and are currently active in the workforce

Required the director to submit a report by October 1, 2023 identifying which state positions could be modified to accept STAR applicants to the governor and legislative leadership

Officially titled the "Arizona Works Project Act" and signed into law April 7, 2023