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HB2436

In certification of teachers, further providing for State certificate fee reduction; and, in Keystone Telepresence Education Grant Program, further providing for Keystone Telepresence Education Grant Program.

Chamber Passed·6/1/26

Pennsylvania HB2436 reduces teacher certification fees to $50 and allocates fees to the Talent Recruitment Account.

Pennsylvania HB2436 amends the Public School Code of 1949 to limit the State certificate fee for teacher certification to $50. This change applies to fees assessed by the Department of Education for the review of teacher certifications. Additionally, the bill mandates that all certificate fees, excluding professional educator discipline fees, be deposited into the Talent Recruitment Account. This act aims to support teacher recruitment efforts by reallocating certification fees.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 37–0 · Jun 1
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

201 Yea

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0 Nay

History

Jun 1

House

Re-reported as committed

Jun 1

House

Third consideration and final passage (201-0)

May 6

House

Second consideration, with amendments