diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
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--- a/.github/pull_request_template.md
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@@ -8,12 +8,6 @@ Fixes #
 <!-- or -->
 Relates to #
 
-## Type of change
-
-- [ ] Bug fix (non-breaking change which fixes an issue)
-- [ ] New feature (non-breaking change which adds functionality)
-- [ ] Other (security config, docs update, etc)
-
 ## Checklist before merging
 
 - [ ] Test, docs, adr added or updated as needed