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PA HB1265
In certification of teachers, further providing for instructional certificate grade spans and age levels and duties of department.
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Introduced
04/17/2025
04/17/2025
In Committee
04/17/2025
04/17/2025
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 instructional certificate grade spans and age levels and duties of department.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to update the grade spans and age levels for instructional teaching certificates in Pennsylvania, effective December 31, 2027. The bill establishes four new certificate types: Early Childhood (covering prekindergarten through third grade or ages 3-8), Elementary/Middle (kindergarten through eighth grade or ages 4-14, allowing instruction in all subjects for grades 1-6 and core academic subjects in grades 7-8), Middle/Secondary (grades 6-12 or ages 11-21, permitting instruction in grade 6 and core academic subjects in grades 7-12), and Specialized Areas (prekindergarten through grade 12 or up to age 21). The bill also provides a grandfather clause allowing students enrolled in teacher preparation programs before December 31, 2025, to complete their programs under the existing certification rules. Existing certificates will remain valid for their current term, and the Department of Education can issue appropriate instructional certificates to applicants who complete their programs and meet all certification requirements.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (14)
Marc Anderson (R)*,
Scott Barger (R),
Aaron Bernstine (R),
Joe D'Orsie (R),
Gary Day (R),
Wendy Fink (R),
Barb Gleim (R),
Joe Hamm (R),
Keith Harris (D),
Robert Leadbeter (R),
Jeremy Shaffer (R),
Joanne Stehr (R),
James Walsh (R),
Dane Watro (R),
Last Action
Referred to EDUCATION (on 04/17/2025)
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