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Introduced
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Downstate Teacher Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that, through June 30, 2029 (instead of June 30, 2026), an annuitant may accept employment as a teacher without impairing his or her retirement status if that employment is not within the school year during which service was terminated and does not exceed 120 paid days or 600 paid hours in each school year, but not more than 100 paid days in the same classroom. Makes a conforming change. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill extends the period during which retired teachers in Illinois, who are receiving a retirement annuity (a regular payment after stopping work), can return to teaching without losing their retirement benefits. Specifically, it pushes the expiration date for this re-employment provision from June 30, 2026, to June 30, 2029. Under this provision, a retired teacher can work as a teacher as long as they don't start within the same school year they retired, and their work doesn't exceed 120 paid days or 600 paid hours per school year, with an additional limit of not more than 100 paid days in the same classroom. This change is part of the Downstate Teacher Article of the Illinois Pension Code, which governs retirement benefits for teachers outside of Chicago.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Education Committee Hearing (14:00:00 2/24/2026 Room 212) (on 02/24/2026)
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