Current screen reader output

Purpose * You can enter up to 2000 characters required

<label>: Purpose *
aria-describedby: You can enter up to 2000 characters
required: required

What it should be

Default:
What is the purpose of your requested domain? Describe how you’ll use your .gov domain. Will it be used for a website, email, or something else? You can enter up to 2000 characters required

<legend>: What is the purpose of your requested domain?
<label>: Describe how you’ll use your .gov domain. Will it be used for a website, email, or something else?
aria-describedby: You can enter up to 2000 characters
required: required

Error state:
What is the purpose of your requested domain? Describe how you’ll use your .gov domain. Will it be used for a website, email, or something else? You can enter up to 2000 characters required, Describe how you’ll use the .gov domain you’re requesting.
required: required, Describe how you’ll use the .gov domain you’re requesting.

Prioritization Comments

WCAG Conformance Level: 2.1 AA
WCAG Standard that applies:
1.3.1 - Info and Relationships (Critical, partially supported)
3.3.2 - Labels or Instructions (Critical, partially supported)
4.1.2 - Name, Role, Value (Critical, partially supported)
Critical Failure if Not Met?: No
Prioritization: High/Must Do
Reason: This issue impacts accessibility by providing slightly incorrect labeling and descriptions for screen reader users. However given the context of this issue, the screenreader does say "required" in the ARIA output so this is not a complete failure. Ensuring accessible and descriptive labels is essential for clear form navigation, especially for users relying on assistive technologies.