this is narrowly true based on what the linked document says. But the intent of document seems to be to rescind old guidance that would consider people with ass

this is narrowly true based on what the linked document says. But the intent of document seems to be to rescind old guidance that would consider people with associate's degrees, or in some cases, no degrees, experts. That made sense in the 90s when CS was a newer field of study. It doesn't make sense now. This statement only would apply to newer/younger applicants. The world is awash with engineers in their late 30s and above who may not have any sort of CS degree - or who's CS degrees would be fairly obsolete at this point who are excellent software engineers. I know a bunch. That doesn't even begin to include the large number of folks I know from less fortunate countries who didn't have the opportunities to go to college but have managed to become excellent engineers regardless.