House Bill No. [insert number] proposes the enactment of R.S. 11:710.3, which establishes guidelines for the reemployment of retirees from the Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana (TRSL) as independent contractors. The bill defines an "independent contractor" as an individual with a valid Louisiana teaching certificate or a provisional teaching permit who enters into a written contract with a school board. The contract must specify that the individual is not an employee of the school board and outline their responsibilities regarding tax contributions and ineligibility for employee benefits. The term of the contract is limited to one fiscal year, and the school board is required to remit employer contributions to TRSL while the independent contractor does not contribute to the system or accrue additional retirement benefits.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for reporting requirements, stating that school boards must notify the Department of Education within 30 days of entering into independent contracts, detailing the number of contracts and the subject areas or grade levels filled. It also exempts independent contractors from any earnings limitations and ensures that their retirement benefits are not affected by reemployment. The provisions of this bill will be effective from July 1, 2026, and will terminate on June 30, 2029, allowing for the completion of any existing contracts beyond that date.