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.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill reduces the fees charged by the Department of Education for reviewing a teacher’s eligibility to receive a teaching certificate. The fees for this review are capped at $50, and any collected fees will be deposited into the Talent Recruitment Account. This change aims to make it more affordable for prospective teachers to obtain certification in Pennsylvania.
Key provisions
- Caps the fee for certificate eligibility review at $50.
- Specifies that fees collected will be deposited into the Talent Recruitment Account.
- Amends Section 1203.1 of the Public School Code of 1949.
- Addresses certificate fees related to eligibility review under Section 1201.
Who is affected
- Prospective teachers
- The Department of Education
- School districts in Pennsylvania
Notable changes
- Reduces fees associated with teacher certificate eligibility reviews.
- Directs collected fees to the Talent Recruitment Account.
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