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, providing for instructional certificate grade spans and age levels; and making an editorial change.

This bill updates Pennsylvania's teacher certification rules to define specific grade spans and age levels for instructional certificates issued after December 31, 2024. It establishes distinct categories for early childhood, elementary, middle, and secondary education, allowing teachers to hold credentials that cover these defined ranges or specialized areas up to grade twelve. The legislation also provides a pathway for holders of combined elementary and middle certificates to expand their qualifications to cover middle school grades by completing continuing education or passing a standardized assessment. These changes apply to the Pennsylvania Department of Education and teachers seeking or renewing their instructional credentials.