Bill > HB349

This bill creates a temporary provision allowing retired members of the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) to be reemployed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction under specific conditions. Specifically, a retired member who has received retirement benefits for at least two months and completed 27 or more years of creditable service can be hired full-time for up to 5 years without losing retirement benefits. The Superintendent must first attempt to fill the position through advertising and demonstrate an inability to hire a non-retired member. The retired employee will be ineligible for active membership and additional service credit, and the employing agency must contribute monthly to the TRS. The bill includes reporting requirements, with the TRS board required to report biennially to legislative committees about the implementation of this provision. The employer must obtain certification from the TRS board verifying the retired member's eligibility, and the retired member is exempt from standard earnings and employment limits. This temporary provision will be in effect from the bill's passage until June 30, 2031, providing a targeted solution to potential staffing challenges within the Superintendent of Public Instruction's office.

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https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC1116