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SB 779

AN ACT PERMITTING RETIRED TEACHERS TO BE REEMPLOYED FULL-TIME IN A PUBLIC SCHOOL.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Greg Howard and 1 co-sponsor

SB 779 permits retired Connecticut teachers to work full-time in public schools while collecting full retirement benefits, addressing teacher shortages but increasing pension costs.

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Bill Summary · SB 779

Legislative bill overview

SB 779 would allow retired teachers in Connecticut to return to full-time employment in public schools without losing their retirement benefits. Currently, state law typically limits how much retired teachers can earn before their pensions are reduced or suspended. This bill removes or substantially relaxes those restrictions.

Why is this important

Connecticut, like many states, faces teacher shortages in certain districts and subject areas. Permitting experienced retired teachers to work full-time could help fill classroom vacancies quickly while avoiding the costs of recruiting and training new educators. However, the bill also affects the state's pension system finances and raises questions about fairness to currently employed teachers.

Potential points of contention

  • Pension system costs: Allowing retired teachers to collect full pensions while earning full salaries simultaneously increases state pension liabilities and taxpayer burden
  • Job displacement concerns: Critics may argue this reduces employment opportunities for younger teachers and recent graduates seeking entry-level positions
  • Equity and fairness: Currently employed teachers may object to retired colleagues receiving dual compensation (pension plus salary) while active teachers do not have equivalent arrangements
  • Fiscal impact uncertainty: The bill has been referred to Appropriations, suggesting concerns about unfunded costs to the state budget

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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