This bill revises the working retiree provisions under the Teachers' Retirement System in Montana, specifically allowing retired teachers to mentor newly hired teachers. It amends Section 19-20-734 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to include a provision that permits retired members to be employed as mentors during their break-in-service period, in addition to their ability to work as substitute teachers. The bill establishes that retired members may not be employed in positions reportable to the retirement system until they have a break in service of 150 calendar days, with specific conditions outlined for their employment during this period.

Additionally, the bill amends the termination dates for certain provisions, extending the termination of the act to June 30, 2029, instead of 2027. It also introduces new sections that clarify the effective date of the act as July 1, 2025, and confirms the termination date of the act. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the role of retired teachers in supporting new educators while maintaining the integrity of the retirement system.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 19-20-734
HB0359_1(1): 19-20-734
HB0359_1: 19-20-734