Discovered while testing MC-268876.
The bug
If a resource pack modifies an existing shader, enabling that resource pack will not change that shader. F3+T will be required to reload resource packs, and only after this point will the shader changes manifest.
How to reproduce
Change menu background blurriness to 100% in Accessibility Settings
Download and apply the attached resource pack
Observe how the blurriness is the same as before in the game menu
Exit the menu, then use F3+T
Re-enter the game menu
Observe how the blur is now different
Expected results
The changes to the blur would apply immediately after activating the resource pack.
Actual results
They are not - a force reload is required.
Can confirm