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KS HB2411
KS HB2411Reducing the required waiting period for employment of KPERS retirants hired by a school district for a covered position that requires a teaching license or certificate.
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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning retirement and pensions; relating to the Kansas public employees retirement system; reducing the required waiting period for employment of retirants hired by a school district participating employer for a covered position that requires a teaching license or certificate; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 74-4914 and 74-4937 and repealing the existing sections. WHEREAS, The amendments made to the provisions of K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 74-4914 and 74-4937 by this act shall be known as the Kansas teacher shortage relief act; and WHEREAS, Recognition shall be given to the great former Kansas Senator Dave Jackson for his efforts in supporting this legislation to alleviate teacher shortages in Kansas; and WHEREAS, We offer gratitude and thank Dave for his efforts to make Kansas and his community a better place. Now, therefore:
AI Summary
This bill reduces the required waiting period for retired Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS) members who are hired by a school district to teach from 60 or 180 days to just 45 days, specifically for positions requiring a teaching license or certificate. The bill aims to help alleviate teacher shortages by making it easier for retired teachers to return to work in schools. Under the new provisions, a retirant can be hired in a teaching position 45 days after retirement without losing their retirement benefits, provided they do not have a prearranged agreement with the school district. The participating employer will still be required to pay certain employer contributions to the retirement system based on the retirant's compensation. This change is part of the "Kansas teacher shortage relief act" and applies to school districts participating in the KPERS system. The bill includes language emphasizing that any rights created can be amended or nullified by future legislative action, and it will take effect upon publication in the Kansas register.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Hearing: Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 9:00 AM Room 582-N (on 02/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2411/ |
| Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fisc_note_hb2411_00_0000.pdf |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2411_00_0000.pdf |
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