Pennsylvania SB220 amends teacher certification grade spans and age levels, effective after December 31, 2025.
Pennsylvania SB220 amends the Public School Code of 1949 to redefine the grade spans and age levels for instructional certificates issued after December 31, 2025. The bill specifies new grade spans and age levels for early childhood, elementary, middle, secondary, and specialized areas. It also allows teachers with Elementary/Middle Certificates to expand their scope through continuing education or PRAXIS assessments. Certificates issued before the effective date remain valid for their term.
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