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 a previous task force's findings regarding the recruitment and retention challenges faced by these institutions, particularly concerning retirement options. The resolution highlights the potential benefits of a phased retirement program, such as retaining experienced faculty, facilitating knowledge transfer, and attracting new talent, while also considering cost savings for the institutions.

The 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 of Louisiana. The group is tasked with examining various aspects of phased retirement, including its challenges, benefits, structure in other states, potential costs, eligibility requirements, and impacts on salary and retirement benefits. The task force is required to submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the House Committee on Retirement by December 31, 2025, with the first meeting scheduled for August 1, 2025.