Pennsylvania Statutes Title 24 P.S. Education § 12-1207.3. Baccalaureate certification basic skills assessment

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an assessment of basic skills required under 22 Pa. Code § 49.18 (relating to assessment) shall be completed and a satisfactory achievement level shall be obtained prior to entry into a Pennsylvania baccalaureate teacher preparation program.

(b) An assessment of basic skills shall not be required for entry into a Pennsylvania postbaccalaureate teacher preparation program or for any applicant for certification who completes a postbaccalaureate certification program or holds a postbaccalaureate degree.

(c) No baccalaureate certification program shall admit a student who has not met the requirements of this section by August 1, 2015.