DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Revised Fee Structure for Certification Applications [36 Pa.B. 2414] Effective July 1, 2006, the Department of Education (Department), under the act of April 2, 1925 (P. L. 122, No. 87) (71 P. S. § 1011), will implement a revised fee structure for all certification applications in this Commonwealth raising the present rate of $15 for any and all applications as follows:
* $40 nonrefundable fee for all in-State certification applications
* $80 nonrefundable fee for all out-of-State certification applications
The in-State fee must be submitted along with each application for any type of certification received from a graduate of a Department-approved teacher education program or an application from a currently certified educator in this Commonwealth seeking an additional certification, duplicate certificate, inactive status or removal therefrom.
The out-of-State fee must be submitted along with each application in the following two circumstances: (1) an application received from a graduate of a teacher education program at a college/university outside of this Commonwealth; or (2) an application received from an educator certified by another state.
In addition to revising the certification fee structure, the Department will reorganize its Bureau of Teacher Certification and Preparation (Bureau), Division of Candidate Evaluation Services to include a Call Center that will both enhance its responsiveness to inquiries regarding certification in this Commonwealth and also reduce the processing time for certification applications.
Direct questions about the fee structure increase or Bureau reorganization to Charles P. Sabulski, Chief of the Division of Candidate Evaluation Services at (717) 772-4508 or csabulski@state.pa.us.
GERALD L. ZAHORCHAK, D. Ed.
Secretary[Pa.B. Doc. No. 06-873. Filed for public inspection May 19, 2006, 9:00 a.m.]
