Bill > HB1110

This bill revises the rules for retired teachers returning to the teaching profession in Mississippi, allowing them to continue receiving their retirement allowance while also earning a salary. Previously, retired teachers needed at least 30 years of service to return, but this bill lowers that requirement to 25 years of service as of July 1, 2024, for those who otherwise qualify. It also removes the restriction that these teachers could only be hired in areas designated as having critical teacher shortages, allowing them to be hired in any school district. The bill clarifies that their salary will be based on the state's salary schedule for teachers but will remain static for their entire period of returning to work, rather than increasing annually. Additionally, it adjusts how school districts contribute to the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) when hiring these retired teachers, with a specific employer contribution rate of 27.4% of their earned compensation starting July 1, 2025, which will increase incrementally until 2028, and may be further adjusted if legislative changes impact other employer contribution rates. The bill also specifies that these returning teachers will not accrue additional retirement benefits and sets the effective date for these changes to July 1, 2026.

Education

https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1110.xml