Pennsylvania HB1407 revises teacher certification grade spans and age levels, and abrogates certain regulations.

Pennsylvania HB1407 amends the Public School Code of 1949 to redefine grade spans and age levels for teacher instructional certificates. Effective from the 2027-2028 academic year, certificates will cover primary (prekindergarten to grade six), secondary (grades six to twelve), and specialized areas (prekindergarten to grade twelve). The bill also mandates that educator preparation programs cease accepting new candidates for certain certificates after December 31, 2025.

Pennsylvania HB1407 revises teacher certification grade spans and age levels, and abrogates certain regulations.

Pennsylvania HB1407 amends the Public School Code of 1949 to redefine grade spans and age levels for teacher instructional certificates. Effective from the 2027-2028 academic year, certificates will cover primary (prekindergarten to grade six), secondary (grades six to twelve), and specialized areas (prekindergarten to grade twelve). The bill also mandates that educator preparation programs cease accepting new candidates for certain certificates after December 31, 2025.