On May 26, 2022, Dr. Kerry Helm, Acting Director of the Bureau of School Leadership and Teacher Quality, sent a PennLink message to chief school administrators titled Chapter 49 Implementation Information. According to the message, on April 23, 2022 the final form amendments toĀ Chapter 49: Certification of Professional PersonnelĀ became effective upon publication in theĀ Pennsylvania Bulletin. Chapter 49 sets forth requirements for educator preparation, certification, induction, and ongoing professional education.
The Bureau of School Leadership and Teacher Quality within the Office of Postsecondary and Higher Education at the Pennsylvania Department of Education has created a Chapter 49 Implementation and Updates page that will serve as a central location for news and announcements. This page will be updated as more information becomes available.
For questions or more information, please email Dr. Kerry Helm at [email protected].