House Resolution No. by Representative Bacala establishes a task force to study the feasibility of implementing a phased retirement program for Louisiana's public postsecondary education institutions. This initiative arises from concerns regarding the recruitment and retention of unclassified staff and faculty, as highlighted by a previous task force examining the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) within the Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana. The resolution notes that other states have successfully implemented phased retirement options, allowing senior faculty to gradually reduce their workload while retaining their institutional knowledge, which can benefit both junior faculty recruitment and overall institutional stability.

The newly formed task force will consist of representatives from various public postsecondary education systems, including human resources, finance, faculty, and academic affairs, as well as appointees from the Board of Regents and the Teachers' Retirement System. The task force is tasked with examining several aspects of phased retirement, such as its challenges and benefits, potential costs, eligibility requirements, and the impact on employer rates. The group is expected to convene by August 1, 2025, and must submit a report with findings and legislative recommendations to the House Committee on Retirement by December 31, 2025. Members will serve without compensation, and the Board of Regents will provide necessary staff support.