An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in certification of teachers, further providing for State certificate fee reduction.
This bill limits the fees charged by the Pennsylvania Department of Education for reviewing teacher certification applications to a maximum of $50. It directly affects individuals seeking state teaching certificates by capping the cost of the eligibility review process. The funds collected from these fees must be deposited into the Talent Recruitment Account. The changes become effective 60 days after the bill is enacted.
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in committee
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Introduction
Jun 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jun 25, 2026
Last action Jun 25, 2026
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Jun 25, 2026
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Referred to Education
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1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
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