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PA SB220
PA SB220In certification of teachers, providing for instructional certificate grade spans and age levels; and making an editorial change.
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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), entitled "An act relating to the public school system, including certain provisions applicable as well to private and parochial schools; amending, revising, consolidating and changing the laws relating thereto," in certification of teachers, providing for instructional certificate grade spans and age levels; and making an editorial change.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the Pennsylvania Public School Code to update the grade spans and age levels for teacher certification across different educational stages. Specifically, the bill establishes new certification categories with precise grade and age ranges: early childhood (ages 3-9), elementary (ages 4-11), middle (ages 11-15), secondary (ages 11-21), and specialized areas (up to age 21). Existing certificates issued under previous regulations will remain valid for their original term. Additionally, individuals with Elementary/Middle Certificates will have an opportunity to expand their certification's scope through continuing education credits or by passing a PRAXIS assessment (a standardized test used for teacher certification). The changes are set to take effect for instructional certificates issued after December 31, 2025, providing teachers and school districts with a clear transition timeline for the new certification framework. The bill aims to provide more flexibility and precision in defining the grade spans and age levels for which teachers are qualified to instruct.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to Education (on 02/03/2025)
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