Three bills addressing education in Pennsylvania recently advanced through the General Assembly.
Senate Bill 843 would enter Pennsylvania into the Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact. Teachers applying for certification in Pennsylvania would not be required to complete additional materials, exams or coursework if they hold an eligible certificate in other compact states.
House Bill 1094 would allow children from military families to enroll in a school district before they establish residency in Pennsylvania.
The bills head to the full Senate for consideration.
Senate Bill 209 would give children of National Guard and Reserve members the same help provided to those of active-duty military families through the Military Interstate Children’s Compact.
The bill moves to the House of Representatives for consideration.
State Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-Berks) urges school districts to participate in the Purple Star School program. The program encourages schools to identify and support the children of service members on active duty or in the National Guard and Reserves, as they transition to a new school.
“Having served in the military, and having daughters serving in uniform, I know very well how much the Purple Star School program could benefit students and parents,” Pennycuick said. “I encourage schools to apply for Purple Star School designation and let military families know their children are being set up for success while their parents serve our nation.”