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S 7930

Authorizes retired firefighters to be employed as fire science instructors by career and technical education centers without a reduction of benefits

2025 Regular Session Introduced by James Skoufis

Allows retired firefighters to work as fire science instructors at career and technical education centers while preserving their retirement benefits.

REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS
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Bill Summary · S 7930

Summary of S 7930 — Authorizes retired firefighters to be employed as fire science instructors by career and technical education centers without a reduction of benefits

Overview

S 7930 would authorize retired firefighters to be employed as fire science instructors at career and technical education (CTE) centers while preserving their retirement benefits (i.e., benefits would not be reduced due to this employment). The bill has been referred to the Civil Service and Pensions committee.

What the bill does

  • Allows retired firefighters to take employment as fire science instructors at CTE centers.
  • Provides that retirees who take these instructor positions would not face reductions in their retirement benefits as a result of such employment.

Note: The text provided does not include the full statutory language. Detailed eligibility criteria (e.g., required certifications, age limits, duration of assignment, or hourly/annual limitations) and any related administrative or reporting requirements would be specified in the bill’s full text and accompanying regulations.

Who is affected

  • Retired firefighters seeking or accepting employment as fire science instructors at CTE centers.
  • Career and Technical Education centers hiring or utilizing fire science instructors.
  • Public retirement systems and agencies administering firefighter pension benefits, given the emphasis on preserving benefits for retirees who return to work.
  • Students enrolled in fire science programs who would be taught by retired firefighters.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: May 14, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to the Civil Service and Pensions committee.
  • Legislative actions (as recorded): 2025-05-14 — referred to the Civil Service and Pensions (listed twice in the provided actions).
  • Sponsor: James Skoufis (primary).

Related bills

  • Prior-session equivalents: S 2747, S 4479, S 4134, S 4438, S 6155.

Potential impacts and considerations

  • Workforce benefits: Could help CTE centers recruit experienced instructors and provide real-world insight for students studying fire science.
  • Pension/benefits implications: The bill centers on preserving retirees’ benefits; details on how benefits are calculated or safeguarded in practice would be in the full text and any implementing regulations.
  • Fiscal and administrative: Implementation would require guidelines on eligibility, hiring processes, conflict-of-interest safeguards, and reporting to retirement systems.
  • Policy considerations: The plan aligns with leveraging veteran expertise to address fire service education gaps; applicability to other public safety fields would depend on future legislation.

For a complete understanding, the full text of S 7930 (including definitions, eligibility, duration, and administrative rules) and any fiscal notes or analyses would be needed.

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

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