PRINTER'S NO. 1951
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE BILL
No.
1653
Session of
2023
INTRODUCED BY KINSEY, BELLMON, MADDEN, HILL-EVANS, CIRESI,
HOHENSTEIN, HANBIDGE, SANCHEZ, SCHLOSSBERG, KENYATTA, PARKER,
FLEMING, O'MARA, FREEMAN, N. NELSON AND MALAGARI,
AUGUST 30, 2023
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, AUGUST 30, 2023
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 continuing professional development; providing
for access to advanced placement courses for all students;
establishing the Advanced Placement Teacher Training Program;
and imposing duties on the Department of Education and on
school entities.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. Section 1205.1(c.1)(3) 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 1205.1. Continuing Professional Development.--* * *
(c.1) The continuing professional education plan shall
specify the professional education needs that will be met by
completion of each continuing professional education option and
how it relates to areas of assignment and certification or
potential administrative certification. The options may include,
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