Pennsylvania HB1401 amends teacher certification requirements, setting admission criteria for educator preparation programs.

Pennsylvania HB1401 amends the Public School Code of 1949 to establish specific admission criteria for educator preparation programs. For initial preparation programs leading to a bachelor's degree or higher, applicants must have completed at least 48 semester credit hours with a minimum GPA of 2.8. Advanced preparation programs must consider an overall GPA of 2.8, faculty and professional recommendations, a record of professional competence, and graduation from a regionally accredited college or university.

Pennsylvania HB1401 amends teacher certification requirements, setting admission criteria for educator preparation programs.

Pennsylvania HB1401 amends the Public School Code of 1949 to establish specific admission criteria for educator preparation programs. For initial preparation programs leading to a bachelor's degree or higher, applicants must have completed at least 48 semester credit hours with a minimum GPA of 2.8. Advanced preparation programs must consider an overall GPA of 2.8, faculty and professional recommendations, a record of professional competence, and graduation from a regionally accredited college or university.