diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
index 1d91e7926..f7e2d0fd6 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ v    Before smashing the submit button please review the checkboxes.
 v    If a checkbox is n/a - please still include it but + a little note why
 ☺ > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >  -->
 
-- [ ] Linked to github-issue with discussion and accepted design
+- [ ] Linked to github-issue with discussion and accepted design OR link to spec that describes this work.
 - [ ] Updated all relevant documentation (`docs/`)
 - [ ] Updated all relevant code comments
 - [ ] Wrote tests