S2212Introduced in the Senate
Extends teacher certifications without fee or penalty for three (3) or five (5) years for teachers who hold certifications as of July 1, 2026.
Introduced by Jonathon Acosta, District 16
What does this bill do?
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Official description
EDUCATION -- CERTIFICATION OF TEACHERS - Extends teacher certifications without fee or penalty for three (3) or five (5) years for teachers who hold certifications as of July 1, 2026.
Where it stands
Referred to House Education
May 8, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Passage · May 7, 2026
35
Yes
1
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
38 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jacob Bissaillon | 1 | Yes |
| Ana Quezada | 2 | Yes |
| Samuel Zurier | 3 | Yes |
| Stefano Famiglietti | 4 | Yes |
| Samuel Bell | 5 | Yes |
| Tiara Mack | 6 | Yes |
| Frank Ciccone | 7 | Yes |
| Lori Urso | 8 | Yes |
| John Burke | 9 | Yes |
| Walter Felag | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, referred to Senate Education
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Scheduled for consideration (04/29/2026)
Proposed Substitute
Committee recommends passage of Sub A
Placed on Senate Calendar (05/07/2026)
Senate passed Sub A
Referred to House Education
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