This bill amends the Louisiana School Employees' Retirement System regulations regarding the reemployment of retired bus drivers, now referred to as "bus operators." It updates the language throughout the relevant statutes to replace "bus driver" with "bus operator" and allows for both full-time and part-time reemployment of these retirees. The bill specifies that retirees who return to work as bus operators within a specified time frame after retirement will have their retirement benefits suspended during their active service. The suspension period is adjusted from twelve months to six months for those who retired before June 30, 2024, and remains at twelve months for those who retire on or after that date.

Additionally, the bill repeals a specific provision related to the employment of retired bus drivers and mandates that employers who rehire these retirees 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 to justify the reemployment of retirees. 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)