HB 2436
An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in certification of teachers, further providing for State certificate fee reduction; and, in Keystone Telepresence Education Grant Program, further providing for Keystone Telepresence Education Grant Program.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
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Bill overview
This bill adjusts fees associated with teacher certification in Pennsylvania. It reduces the fees charged by the Department of Education for reviewing certificate eligibility and directs these fees to the Talent Recruitment Account. The bill also includes a provision for the Keystone Telepresence Education Grant Program, though the specifics of this program are not detailed in the text.
Key provisions
- Reduces State certificate fees for certificate eligibility review to $50.
- Directs fees collected to the Talent Recruitment Account.
- Addresses fees related to professional educator discipline.
- Provides for the Keystone Telepresence Education Grant Program.
Who is affected
- Teachers
- Pennsylvania School Districts
- Department of Education
- Students in Pennsylvania schools
Notable changes
- Fees for teacher certification are being reduced.
- Funds collected from certification fees will be deposited into the Talent Recruitment Account.
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