diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
index 6f7140238..3c5c93786 100644
--- a/.github/pull_request_template.md
+++ b/.github/pull_request_template.md
@@ -2,14 +2,15 @@
 
 The following has been addressed in the PR:
 
-* [ ] There is a related issue
-* [ ] Unit or Functional tests are included in the PR
+<!-- Remove the sections that your PR does not apply -->
+*  There is a related issue
+*  Unit or Functional tests are included in the PR
 
 <!--
 Our bots should ensure:
-* [ ] The PR passes CI testing
+* The PR passes CI testing
 -->
 
 **Description:**
 
-Resolves #???
\ No newline at end of file
+Resolves #???