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This bill provides flexibility in certification requirements for career and technical education administrative directors in Pennsylvania. Specifically, the bill allows educators who have a superintendent's letter of eligibility to be employed as a director of career and technical education if they meet two key requirements: first, they must have at least three years of relevant professional experience in a career and technical education school or in administering such a program, and second, they must have completed a graduate study program or an approved alternative program that prepares them to direct and administer educational activities in a school district or career and technical school. The bill also prevents the Department of Education from imposing restrictions based on the time or percentage of assignment related to supervising career and technical education programs. Additionally, the bill stipulates that any time spent employed as a career and technical education administrative director under a valid emergency permit will count toward the professional experience requirement. The legislation aims to provide more pathways for qualified educators to take on leadership roles in career and technical education settings, potentially addressing staffing needs and promoting professional development. The act will take effect 60 days after its passage.

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