Bill > SB1325

This bill repeals a section of the Public School Code of 1949 that allowed candidates holding a valid instructional certificate issued by another state to be eligible for comparable Pennsylvania certification. Instead, it establishes new requirements for out-of-state applicants seeking Pennsylvania certification. The bill specifies that candidates must either hold a valid and current instructional certificate issued by another state and meet certain criteria, or hold a valid certificate issued by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. The bill also allows for expedited certification in subject areas identified as shortage areas. Overall, this bill aims to change the process for out-of-state teachers seeking to obtain Pennsylvania certification.