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PA HB1402
PA HB1402In certification of teachers, providing for State certificate fee reduction and further providing for professional educator discipline fee .
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Introduced
05/05/2025
05/05/2025
In Committee
06/18/2025
06/18/2025
Crossed Over
06/11/2025
06/11/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
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 State certificate fee reduction AND FURTHER <-- PROVIDING FOR PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR DISCIPLINE FEE.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to make two key changes related to teacher certification fees. First, it limits the Department of Education's certificate fees for reviewing and issuing teaching certificates to a maximum of $50, reducing the potential cost for educators seeking certification. Second, the bill modifies the fee structure for members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans, and their spouses regarding professional educator certification and discipline fees. Specifically, it removes the previous provisions that allowed these individuals to pay reduced fees (previously capped at $10 for certification and $25 for professional discipline) and now stipulates that they may not be required to pay any certification-related fees at all. This change appears intended to provide further financial support and recognition for military service members and their families seeking teaching certification. The bill will take effect 60 days after its enactment.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (29)
Pete Schweyer (D)*,
Aerion Abney (D),
Lisa Borowski (D),
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),
Kyle Donahue (D),
Sean Dougherty (D),
Elizabeth Fiedler (D),
Justin Fleming (D),
Bob Freeman (D),
José Giral (D),
Pat Harkins (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Mary Isaacson (D),
Tarik Khan (D),
Steve Malagari (D),
Jeanne McNeill (D),
Bob Merski (D),
Ed Neilson (D),
Jenn O'Mara (D),
Danielle Otten (D),
Chris Pielli (D),
Tarah Probst (D),
James Prokopiak (D),
Nikki Rivera (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Paul Takac (D),
Perry Warren (D),
Ben Waxman (D),
Joe Webster (D),
Last Action
House Amendment A00658 (PN 1601) - House Amendment A00658 (PN 1601) (on 06/27/2025)
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