Bill > H32

This bill proposes an amendment to Chapter 32, Section 3, specifically expanding the definition of eligible teaching service for pension or retirement credit purposes. Currently, teachers can receive credit for teaching service in other states, and this bill would now explicitly include service in overseas dependent schools run by the U.S. Department of Defense and public schools in U.S. territories as qualifying service. The bill maintains an existing limitation that a maximum of five years (out of a total possible ten years) can be credited for out-of-state or out-of-territory teaching service. By broadening the definition of qualifying teaching service, the bill aims to provide more comprehensive recognition of educators' professional experience across different U.S. jurisdictions, including territories like Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and other U.S. territorial areas, as well as schools operated by the military for dependents of service members.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H32