This bill amends the Kansas public employees retirement system by modifying the definition of "security officer" to include specific juvenile corrections officer positions. The changes are aimed at determining retirement dates, benefits, and employer contribution rates for employees of the Department of Corrections. The bill specifically amends K.S.A. 74-4914a and K.S.A. 74-4914e, which outline the roles and responsibilities of correctional employees, including those in juvenile corrections, and repeals the existing sections of these statutes.

Key amendments include the inclusion of various job classes within the corrections officer and juvenile services corrections officer series, as well as the establishment of benefits for correctional employees who become disabled due to service-connected causes. The bill also clarifies the definitions of terms such as "correctional employee," "disability," and "final average salary," while detailing the benefits payable to employees and their families in the event of disability or death. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the retirement and benefits structure for correctional employees in Kansas.

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