House Bill No. introduced by J. Isaly and others aims to revise the working retiree provisions under the Teachers' Retirement System in Montana. The bill allows retired teachers to mentor newly hired teachers, in addition to their current role as substitute classroom teachers. It amends Section 19-20-734 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to specify that retired members may be employed during their break-in-service period as mentors, provided they meet certain conditions, including a limit of 45 days of service during this period. The bill also updates the termination date for certain provisions from June 30, 2027, to June 30, 2029.

Additionally, the bill includes a new effective date of July 1, 2025, and establishes that the act will terminate on June 30, 2029. The amendments clarify the break-in-service requirements for retired members seeking to return to work in positions reportable to the retirement system, ensuring compliance with the updated regulations. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance the support for new teachers 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: 19-20-734