When is the Pennsylvania teaching (k-12) license renewal deadline?

Act 48 compliance period begins from the date of initial certificate issuance. Board rules change — verify against the official source.

Is there a grace period for Pennsylvania teaching (k-12) license renewal?

No grace period is specified in the available data — verify with the licensing board before relying on one.

When professional educator certificate licenses come due in Pennsylvania, sourced from the official board.

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Every 5 years · tied to your license issue date

Board wording: Act 48 compliance period begins from the date of initial certificate issuance.

Deadline type

License anniversary

Renewal cycle

Every 5 years

Official source: Pennsylvania Department of Education, Maintaining an Active and Valid Certification (2024)

⚠️Board rules change. Verify every figure against the official source before relying on it.

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