HB1407

In certification of teachers, further providing for instructional certificate grade spans and age levels and duties of department and providing for instructional certificate grade spans and age levels; and abrogating a regulation .

Chamber Passed·7/14/25

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.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 202–0 · Jul 14, 2025
Current
Education Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

37 Yea

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0 Nay

History

Jul 22, 2025

Senate

Referred to Education

Jul 14, 2025

House

Re-reported as committed

Jul 14, 2025

House

Third consideration and final passage (202-0)