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PA HB1405
In certification of teachers, further providing for career and technical instructional certificate.
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Introduced
05/05/2025
05/05/2025
In Committee
05/05/2025
05/05/2025
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 career and technical instructional certificate.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the requirements for obtaining a Career and Technical Instructional Certificate in Pennsylvania, specifically expanding the definition of a veteran and clarifying military service requirements for certification. The bill adds language specifying that veterans who have served at least 8,000 hours (equivalent to four full-time years) in a specific occupational area can be eligible for Career and Technical Intern and Instructional I Certificates. It also broadens the definition of "veteran" to include those who served in reserve components or National Guard and were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. These changes aim to make it easier for veterans with specific occupational skills to become career and technical education teachers in Pennsylvania's public schools by providing a pathway to certification that recognizes their military experience and training. The bill will go into effect 60 days after its passage, giving schools and potential veteran teachers time to understand and implement the new certification requirements.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (25)
Brian Munroe (D)*,
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),
Joe Ciresi (D),
Jill Cooper (R),
Dave Delloso (D),
Sean Dougherty (D),
José Giral (D),
Nancy Guenst (D),
Liz Hanbidge (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Mary Isaacson (D),
Lee James (R),
Tarik Khan (D),
La'Tasha Mayes (D),
Bob Merski (D),
Jenn O'Mara (D),
Danielle Otten (D),
Tarah Probst (D),
James Prokopiak (D),
Chris Rabb (D),
Nikki Rivera (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Pete Schweyer (D),
Paul Takac (D),
Dan Williams (D),
Last Action
Laid on the table (on 05/12/2025)
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