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 instructional certificate grade spans and age levels and duties of department.

This bill updates Pennsylvania's teacher certification rules to define specific grade spans and age levels for instructional certificates issued after December 31, 2027. It establishes new categories for early childhood, elementary/middle, secondary, and specialized areas, each with distinct grade ranges and age limits that teachers must meet to be certified. The legislation also allows teachers currently enrolled in preparation programs to finish their training under the old rules if they complete their studies before December 31, 2025, ensuring they can still receive appropriate certification. These changes directly affect the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the thousands of teachers seeking or holding instructional certificates in the state.