Bill
LC 2786
Overview: Bill Number: LC 2786, Title: Generally revise TRS laws on when retired teachers can return to work after retirement, Status: (LC) Draft Delivered to Requester, Introduced
Overview: Bill Number: LC 2786, Title: Generally revise TRS laws on when retired teachers can return to work after retirement, Status: (LC) Draft Delivered to Requester, Introduced: December 11, 2024
Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this bill is to revise the laws governing the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) to provide more flexibility for retired teachers to return to work after retirement. The intent is to address teacher shortages and allow school districts to benefit from the experience and expertise of retired educators.
Key Provisions:
- Reduces the waiting period before a retired teacher can return to work from the current 3 years to 1 year
- Allows retired teachers to work up to 1,040 hours per year (equivalent to a full-time position) without impacting their retirement benefits
- Requires school districts to pay the employer's share of retirement contributions for any retired teachers they employ
- Provides an exception to the earnings limit for retired teachers who return to work in high-need subject areas or hard-to-fill positions
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Retired teachers who may wish to return to the workforce
- School districts struggling to fill teaching positions, especially in certain subject areas or geographic regions
- The Teachers' Retirement System, which will need to manage the increased participation of retired teachers
- Potential impacts include increased teacher retention, improved staffing in high-need areas, and potential cost implications for school districts
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
This bill is currently in the draft stage (LC) and has been delivered to the requester. The next steps would be for the bill to be formally introduced in the legislative session, where it would undergo the standard legislative process of committee review, floor debates, and potential amendments before a final vote.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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