The bill amends Section 36-27-8.2 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to allow certain retired state police officers to serve as school resource officers or correctional officers without suspending their retirement benefits. Specifically, it permits individuals who are retired under the Employees' Retirement System and hold the necessary Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training certification to work in these roles, provided their annual compensation does not exceed $52,000. The bill also clarifies that individuals classified as either law enforcement officers or state policemen prior to retirement are eligible for this provision.

Additionally, the bill makes several changes to the language used in the existing law, replacing "person" with "individual" and modifying the criteria for eligibility. It removes the requirement that individuals must meet either of two criteria to serve as correctional officers, instead allowing any of the specified criteria to qualify. The bill also establishes that no individual may be employed under this provision after December 31, 2026. The act is set to take effect on August 1, 2023, following its passage and approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 36-27-8
Enrolled: 36-27-8