Bill > SB563

This bill modifies the State Teachers Retirement System's rules regarding service credit for teachers serving as officers in statewide professional teaching associations. Specifically, the bill clarifies that members serving as officers in such associations will be considered as not absent from service, and their service in this capacity can be credited towards their retirement. The bill limits the service credit for this type of service to a maximum of 10 years and requires members to make deposits to the Teachers Retirement System at double their regular contribution rate. An important new provision is that this applies only to members who were serving as association officers on or before January 1, 2024, which suggests the bill is creating a specific window or grandfather clause for current association officers. The legislation aims to recognize and provide retirement benefits for teachers who take on leadership roles in professional teaching organizations, ensuring their time spent in these roles does not negatively impact their overall service credit and retirement calculations.

Labor and Employment

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