The bill amends the Kansas public employees retirement system by modifying the definition of "security officer" to include specific juvenile corrections officer positions. This change is aimed at determining retirement dates, benefits, and employer contribution rates for employees of the Department of Corrections. The amendments to K.S.A. 74-4914a and K.S.A. 74-4914e clarify the roles and responsibilities of security officers, including various job classes within the corrections and juvenile services sectors, and establish criteria for promotions and benefits related to service-connected disabilities.

Additionally, the bill repeals the existing sections of K.S.A. 74-4914a and K.S.A. 74-4914e, streamlining the legal framework governing retirement benefits for correctional employees. The new provisions outline the benefits available to correctional employees who become disabled due to service-connected causes, including retirement benefits based on their final average salary and provisions for their dependents. The bill emphasizes the importance of timely reporting of disabilities and establishes guidelines for medical examinations to ensure continued eligibility for benefits.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 74-4914a, 74-4914e, 74-4902, 74-49