diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
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@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ assignees: ''
 - [ ] The title of this issue is similar to the `file, exercise/lesson, or folder: brief description of bug` format, e.g. `01 flex center: solution files do not match desired outcome`
 
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-- [ ] If approved, I would like to be assigned this issue to work on it
+- [ ] I would like to be assigned this issue to work on it
 
 **1. Description of the Bug**
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