HB 2353
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 out-of-State applicants for certification.
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Bill overview
This bill modifies Pennsylvania’s teacher certification process to make it easier for teachers licensed in other states to become certified in Pennsylvania. Specifically, it allows out-of-state applicants with a valid teaching certificate from another state to receive a comparable Pennsylvania certificate if they meet certain requirements. These requirements include completing an approved educator preparation program and passing tests demonstrating competency in the subject area for which they wish to teach, as determined by the certifying state. The bill also outlines a 60-day timeframe for implementation.
Key provisions
- Allows out-of-state teachers with valid certificates to apply for Pennsylvania certification.
- Requires out-of-state applicants to complete an educator preparation program approved by their certifying state.
- Mandates passing tests demonstrating subject competency in the area of certification.
- Specifies that the tests must align with Pennsylvania certification requirements.
- Requires the Department of Education to issue a comparable Pennsylvania certificate.
- Sets a 60-day period for the bill to take effect.
Who is affected
- Teachers
- Pennsylvania School Districts
- Out-of-State Teachers
- Department of Education
- Educator Preparation Programs
Notable changes
- Expands the pool of eligible teacher applicants to include those certified in other states.
- Streamlines the certification process for out-of-state teachers by recognizing existing credentials.
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