Pennsylvania HB 2353: An Act amending Title 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for the assessment and reduction of improper payments by Commonwealth agencies.

Bill Text

PRINTER'S NO. 3122
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE BILL
No. 2353
Session of
2026
INTRODUCED BY ORTITAY, M. MACKENZIE, M. JONES, RIVERA AND
K. HARRIS, MARCH 31, 2026
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, MARCH 31, 2026
AN ACT
Amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), entitled "An
act relating to the public school system, including certain
provisions applicable as well to private and parochial
schools; amending, revising, consolidating and changing the
laws relating thereto," in certification of teachers, further
providing for out-of-State applicants for certification.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. Section 1206.1(a)(1)(i) of the act of March 10,
1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949,
is amended to read:
Section 1206.1. Out-of-State Applicants for Certification.--
(a) The Department of Education shall issue a comparable
Pennsylvania certificate to an out-of-State candidate who
satisfies one of the following:
(1) Holds a valid and current instructional certificate
issued by another state and satisfies the following:
(i) Completion of a college or university educator
preparation program approved by the certifying state and
satisfaction of testing requirements [demonstrating subject
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matter competency in the applicable area of Pennsylvania
certification, including passage of related content tests
required by the certifying state and field experience]
established by the certifying state.
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Section 2. This act shall take effect in 60 days.
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