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PA HB679
PA HB679In certification of teachers, further providing for continuing professional development.
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Introduced
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
In Committee
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
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, further providing for continuing professional development.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the Public School Code of 1949 to enhance continuing professional development for educators by allowing professional education plans to include joint or cooperative activities with other school entities or higher education institutions. The Pennsylvania Department of Education is now required to provide professional education opportunities, resources, and guidance for collaborative professional development. Additionally, the department must annually update these professional education opportunities to address the most frequent concerns raised by school employees across the state. This change aims to create more flexible, responsive, and collaborative professional development opportunities for educators, potentially improving the quality of teaching and addressing ongoing challenges in the education system. The bill will take effect 60 days after its enactment.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Referred to Education (on 02/20/2025)
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