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+---
+name: issue_template
+about: The standard template to use
+title: ""
+labels: ''
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+A brief description of the issue.
+
+**Does this issue describe a bug that could be breaking child projects right now? If so please make other people aware via the #python slack channel ASAP**
+
+## Acceptance Criteria
+* Specific criteria that will be used to judge if the issue is fixed