Pennsylvania HB2353: 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.

What the bill says

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.

From the introduced text, March 31, 2026:

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 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. * * * Section 2. This act shall take effect in 60 days. 20260HB2353PN3122 - 2 -

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Sponsors

• Jason Ortitay (R, 46) · primary sponsor
• Milou Mackenzie (R, 131)
• Mike Jones (R, 93)
• Nikki Rivera (D, 96)
• Keith Harris (D, 195)

Latest actions

1. March 31, 2026: Referred to EDUCATION, March 31, 2026

Common questions

What is HB2353?

HB2353 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): 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.

What does HB2353 do?

In its own words: 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.

What is the status of HB2353?

In committee as of March 31, 2026. Latest action: Referred to EDUCATION, March 31, 2026 (March 31, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2353?

Jason Ortitay (R, 46), with 4 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2353?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2353