This bill revises the working retiree provisions under the Teachers' Retirement System in Montana, specifically amending Section 19-20-734 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA). It allows retired teachers to not only serve as substitute classroom teachers but also to mentor newly hired teachers during their break-in-service period. The bill establishes that retired members who apply for retirement benefits based on a termination date of January 1, 2014, or later must have a break in service of 150 calendar days before being employed in a position reportable to the retirement system. It also outlines the conditions under which retired members can work during this break-in-service period, including a limit of 45 days for substitute teaching or mentoring. Additionally, the bill amends the termination dates for certain provisions, changing the termination date from June 30, 2027 to 2029. The act is set to become effective on July 1, 2025, and will terminate on June 30, 2029. This legislation aims to enhance the support for new teachers by leveraging the experience of retired educators while maintaining the integrity of the retirement system.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 19-20-734
HB0359_1(1): 19-20-734
HB0359_1(2): 19-20-734
HB0359_1(3): 19-20-734
HB0359_1(4): 19-20-734
HB0359_1(5): 19-20-734
HB0359_1: 19-20-734
HB0359_X(1): 19-20-734
HB0359_X(2): 19-20-734
HB0359_X(3): 19-20-734
HB0359_X(4): 19-20-734
HB0359_X(5): 19-20-734
HB0359_X: 19-20-734