SB 1468 — An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, providing for growing, retaining and elevating accomplished teachers; imposing duties on the Department of Education; and making a transfer.

Summary

National Board Certified Teacher Pilot Grant Program

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The bill establishes a new grant program aimed at increasing the number of National Board Certified Teachers in high-need schools by creating a dedicated funding structure and associated requirements.

• The act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14)

  ARTICLE XV-O GROWING, RETAINING AND ELEVATING ACCOMPLISHED TEACHERS Section 1501-O. Short title of article. This article shall be known and may be cited as the Growing, Retaining and Elevating Accomplished Teachers Law.

  Introduces a new article into the Public School Code to address the retention and support of accomplished teachers.

• The act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14)

  Section 1502-O. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this article shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: ...

  Defines specific terms essential for implementing the new program related to accomplished teachers.

• The act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14)

  Section 1503-O. Program establishment and department duties. (a) Program.--The National Board Certified Teacher High-Need District Pilot Grant Program is established within the department to provide grants in accordance with this article.

  Establishes a grant program focused on high-need districts to support National Board Certified Teachers.

• The act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14)

  Section 1504-O. Application. (a) Application.--The department shall develop an application for an eligible applicant to apply for the program.

  Mandates the creation of an application process for schools to apply for grants.

• The act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14)

  Section 1505-O. Eligibility. (a) Eligibility.--To be eligible for a grant under the program, the school entity must be identified as a high-need school.

  Specifies eligibility criteria for schools seeking grants.

• The act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14)

  Section 1506-O. Allowable uses of funds. (a) Term.--The term of a grant shall be for five years.

  Defines the duration and intended uses of grant funds.

• The act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14)

  Section 1507-O. Reporting. (a) Annual report.--Within 180 days of the conclusion of the program, the department shall submit an evaluation and recommendations regarding continuation, expansion or modification to the program.

  Establishes reporting requirements for evaluating the effectiveness of the grant program.

• The act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14)

  Section 1508-O. Funding. (a) Establishment.--The Growing, Retaining and Elevating Accomplished Teachers Pilot Grant Program Restricted Receipts Account is established within the General Fund.

  Creates a dedicated fund to support the new grant program.

Action History

1. September 25, 2026

   Referred to EDUCATION, Sept. 25, 2026

Sponsors

• Camera Bartolotta · Cosponsor
• Patty Kim · Cosponsor
• Joe Picozzi · Cosponsor
• Timothy P. Kearney · Cosponsor
• Elder A. Vogel · Cosponsor
• Lindsey M. Williams · Cosponsor
• Steven J. Santarsiero · Cosponsor
• David G. Argall · Cosponsor
• Art Haywood · Cosponsor
• Tracy Pennycuick · Cosponsor
• Vincent J. Hughes · Cosponsor
• Devlin J. Robinson · Primary

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