SPONSOR: Bromley
Currently, a district that demonstrates a shortage may hire a retired teacher to fill a full time position for four years without that individual losing his or her retirement benefit with specified limitations.
This bill permits the hiring of retired teachers without a critical shortage and removes limitations on the number of positions that may be filled this way.
The bill does require that the district contribute to the retirement system for the retired teacher, but the individual will not contribute or earn additional benefits from the system. The bill further provides that the salary for the retired teacher may be reduced by an amount equal to the percentage of the employee retirement contribution rate.
Statutes affected: