Bill > SB538

This bill amends the Government Code to expand the eligibility for members of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) to retain their retirement coverage when working as teachers. Specifically, starting January 1, 2026, the bill allows substitute teachers to elect to keep their PERS coverage even if they do not meet the previous 60-day written election requirement. A "substitute teacher" is defined as someone with a valid substitute teaching permit who teaches no more than 30 days per year. This provision builds upon existing law that already allows certain PERS members to retain their retirement coverage when transitioning to teaching roles, such as those who were previously employed by a school, community college, or education department, or those with at least five years of credited PERS service. The bill provides flexibility for substitute teachers to maintain their existing retirement system coverage, potentially making substitute teaching more attractive for public employees who want to preserve their current retirement benefits.

Labor and Employment

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