HB2659

Establishing the Advanced Teaching Roles and Evidence-based Strategic Staffing Program; and imposing powers and duties on the Department of Education.

Introduced·6/22/26
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB2659 establishes the Advanced Teaching Roles and Evidence-based Strategic Staffing Program to enhance teacher roles and student.

HB2659 creates the Advanced Teaching Roles and Evidence-based Strategic Staffing Program within the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The program aims to improve student outcomes by expanding the roles of highly effective teachers, implementing new compensation models, and enhancing teacher collaboration. The Department of Education will award grants to school districts based on criteria such as serving high percentages of low-income students or having high teacher vacancy rates. The program includes advanced teaching roles, differentiated compensation, and strategic scheduling.

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Current
Education Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Jun 22

House

Referred to Education