Signed by Governor Josh Shapiro

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with house amendments and pass a bill that amends various education regulations and standards.

Highlights:

• Amends various education regulations and standards including alleviating the state teacher shortage and increasing teacher pay (Sec. 5).

• Requires a basic money management financial literacy course as a half-credit requirement for high school graduation (Sec. 5).

• Authorizes the governor to execute an interstate teacher mobility compact to support and facilitate teacher movement across member states to help alleviate teacher shortages is the state (Sec. 5).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the governor (Sec. 13).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with house amendments and pass a bill that amends various education regulations and standards.

Highlights:

• Amends various education regulations and standards including alleviating the state teacher shortage and increasing teacher pay (Sec. 5).

• Requires a basic money management financial literacy course as a half-credit requirement for high school graduation (Sec. 5).

• Authorizes the governor to execute an interstate teacher mobility compact to support and facilitate teacher movement across member states to help alleviate teacher shortages is the state (Sec. 5).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the governor (Sec. 13).

Full Bill Text