Bill > HB158

This bill revises working retiree provisions for the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS), extending and modifying the conditions under which retired teachers can be reemployed. Specifically, the bill increases the maximum employment period for certain retired teachers from 3 to 5 years, allowing those who completed 27 or more years of creditable service to work full-time without losing retirement benefits. To be eligible, the retired teacher must hold a valid teaching certificate and the employer must demonstrate they cannot fill the position after advertising it and receiving no qualified applications or acceptance of job offers. The bill requires employers to contribute monthly to the retirement system and provides that reemployed retired members are exempt from certain earnings and employment limits. The legislation also extends the termination date of these provisions from June 30, 2027, to June 30, 2029, giving school districts, particularly second and third-class elementary and high school districts, more flexibility in addressing teacher shortages by rehiring experienced retired educators. The bill is effective July 1, 2025, and aims to help schools fill critical teaching positions while providing a pathway for experienced educators to continue working.

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https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC0942