diff --git a/.ruby-version b/.ruby-version
index 0444f3207..b532f3dc3 100644
--- a/.ruby-version
+++ b/.ruby-version
@@ -1 +1 @@
-3.2.1
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+3.1.4
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diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 08d84d2a1..451438534 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ significant changes to the site that require partner review.
 
 ### Prerequisites
 
-- [Ruby 3.2.1](https://www.ruby-lang.org/)
+- [Ruby 3.1.4](https://www.ruby-lang.org/)
 - [Bundler 1.17.x](https://bundler.io/) (we use an older version for Federalist
   compatibility)
     - install via `gem install bundler -v 1.17.3`