Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 3 R · 2 D cosponsors

HB 2353 — 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 out-of-State applicants for certification.

Last action — Referred to EDUCATION, March 31, 2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 31, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Advancing 40% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Teacher Certification Bill Package

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill modifies the certification requirements for out-of-State teacher applicants in Pennsylvania by removing specific testing requirements.

  • Section 1206.1(a)(1)(i)

    demonstrating subject matter competency in the applicable area of Pennsylvania certification, including passage of related content tests required by the certifying state and field experience

    It eliminates the need for out-of-State applicants to demonstrate subject matter competency and passage of specific tests required by the certifying state.

Action History

  1. Referred to EDUCATION, March 31, 2026

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 248 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (248)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2353 do?
Teacher Certification Bill Package
Who sponsors HB 2353?
HB 2353 is sponsored by Jason Ortitay (Republican), Milou Mackenzie (Republican), Nikki Rivera (Democratic), Keith S. Harris (Democratic), and Mike Jones (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2353?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 31, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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