This bill aims to amend the existing laws related to benefits under the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System. The primary purpose of the act is to clarify and update the legal framework governing these benefits, ensuring that they meet the current needs of educators in the state.

The new legal language inserted into the current law explicitly states the purpose of the act, which is to amend the law concerning benefits under the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System. This addition emphasizes the legislative intent to enhance and refine the benefits provided to teachers in Arkansas.