The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 5870, aims to amend chapter 167a of the general statutes to provide a one-year service credit under the teachers' retirement system for teachers who worked full-time during the COVID-19 pandemic. This initiative recognizes the dedication and efforts of educators who continued to serve their students during a challenging time.

The bill does not include any deletions from current law but introduces new legal language to establish the pension credit for eligible teachers. The intent of the legislation is to honor the commitment of teachers who maintained their full-time roles amidst the pandemic, thereby enhancing their retirement benefits.