This bill amends the Louisiana School Employees' Retirement System regulations regarding the reemployment of retired bus drivers, now referred to as "bus operators." Key changes include the redefinition of "bus driver" to "bus operator" throughout the relevant statutes, and the introduction of provisions allowing both full-time and part-time reemployment of retired bus operators. The bill specifies that retirees who return to work within six months of retirement will have their benefits suspended during their active service, while those returning after July 1, 2024, will have a twelve-month suspension period.

Additionally, the bill repeals a specific provision related to the reemployment of retired bus drivers and mandates that employers who rehire these operators must pay the actuarial costs associated with their reemployment. The legislation also requires employers to certify a shortage of qualified bus operators in their districts and to notify the retirement system of any reemployment. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the process for reemploying retired bus operators while ensuring that the financial implications for the retirement system are addressed.

Statutes affected:
HB39 Original: 11:1006(D), 11:1007(A)(1), 11:1007(C)(3)
HB39 Engrossed: 11:1006(D), 11:1007(A)(1), 11:1007(C)(3)
HB39 Reengrossed: 11:1006(D), 11:1007(A)(1), 11:1007(C)(3)
HB39 Enrolled: 11:1006(D), 11:1007(A)(1), 11:1007(C)(3)
HB39 Act 594: 11:1006(D), 11:1007(A)(1), 11:1007(C)(3)