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HB 1344

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2025 Regular Session Introduced by Bruce Borders

House Bill 1344 updates retirement service credit for employees of the Arkansas School for the Blind and Deaf, ensuring accurate representation in state law.

Authored by Representative Borders
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Bill Summary · HB 1344

Summary of House Bill 1344

Bill Information

  • Bill Number: HB 1344
  • Title: Relating to Education
  • Status: Deferred by the committee(s) on EDN
  • Introduced: January 30, 2025
  • Classification: Bill
  • Subject: DOE, FAFSA Working Group, Graduation Requirement, State Plan

Purpose and Intent

House Bill 1344 aims to amend the administration of the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System. The bill seeks to correct the names of the Arkansas School for the Blind and the Arkansas School for the Deaf in the Arkansas Code, ensuring that the language used in state law reflects current institutional designations. Additionally, the bill addresses the credited service requirements for employees of these schools, particularly concerning their retirement benefits.

Key Provisions

  1. Amendment of Credited Service Requirements:

    • The bill modifies Arkansas Code § 24-4-507 to clarify how credited service is calculated for employees of the Arkansas School for the Blind and the Arkansas School for the Deaf.
    • For service prior to July 1, 1991:
      • A minimum of ten days of service in a calendar month will be credited as a month of service.
      • A minimum of eleven months of service in a fiscal year will be credited as a year of service, except for employees of the specified schools, where nine months will count as a year.
    • For service after July 1, 1992, the bill establishes a schedule for crediting service based on the number of hours worked.

  2. Definition of Employment:

    • The bill updates the definition of "employment with a school" under Arkansas Code § 24-7-202 to include the former Arkansas School for the Blind and the former Arkansas School for the Deaf, among other institutions.

  3. Contingent Effectiveness:

    • The provisions of this act will only take effect if HB1810 is enacted, which pertains to the merger of the Arkansas School for the Blind and the Arkansas School for the Deaf.

  4. Emergency Clause:

    • An emergency clause is included, indicating that the changes are necessary to prevent disruptions in funding and administration during the school year. The act will become effective immediately upon approval by the Governor or if the Governor does not veto it.

Impact

  • Affected Parties:

    • Employees of the Arkansas School for the Blind and the Arkansas School for the Deaf will see changes in how their service is credited for retirement purposes.
    • The bill will also impact the administration of these schools as they align with updated state laws.

  • Timeline:

    • The bill was introduced on January 30, 2025, and has undergone several readings and amendments. It was passed on April 9, 2025, and is now awaiting the Governor's approval.

Conclusion

House Bill 1344 represents a legislative effort to modernize the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System and ensure that the state's educational institutions are accurately represented in the law. The bill's provisions aim to provide clarity and support for employees of the Arkansas School for the Blind and the Arkansas School for the Deaf, particularly regarding their retirement benefits.

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

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