HB1404

In certification of teachers, further providing for certificates qualifying persons to teach, for standard employment application, for career and technical instructional certificate and for postbaccalaureate certification; and abrogating regulations.

Chamber Passed·6/23/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB1404 amends teacher certification requirements and processes.

Pennsylvania HB1404 amends the Public School Code of 1949 to revise teacher certification requirements and processes. It specifies the types of certificates needed to teach in public schools, including permanent college certificates and second career certificates. The bill also mandates the development of a standard employment application form for teachers and outlines the criteria for issuing career and technical instructional certificates. Additionally, it establishes procedures for postbaccalaureate certification programs and abrogates certain regulations to align with the act.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 203–0 · Jun 23, 2025
Current
Education Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

203 Yea

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0 Nay

History

Jun 24, 2025

Senate

Referred to Education

Jun 23, 2025

House

Third consideration and final passage (203-0)

Jun 23, 2025

Senate

In the Senate