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A 11169

Relates to a waiver of earnings limitation for certain retired law enforcement officers

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Sam Berger and 2 co-sponsors

Allows retired NY law enforcement to work for NYC SCI without affecting retirement status or benefits, and excludes such earnings from post-retirement limits.

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Bill Summary · A 11169

Overview

Bill A 11169 (2025-2026, New York) proposes a waiver of earnings limitations for certain retired law enforcement officers. Specifically, it allows retired NYPD-related law enforcement personnel to work for the Office of the Special Commissioner of Investigations (SCI) for the New York City School District without affecting their retirement status, or triggering suspension or reductions in retirement allowances. It also clarifies that earnings from such employment would not count toward earnings limitations used to limit post-retirement work.

Purpose and intent

  • Provide a targeted exception to existing retirement earnings limitations for a specific employment niche.
  • Enable retired law enforcement officers to accept employment with SCI within the New York City School District without risking loss or diminution of retirement benefits.
  • Align earnings treatment for SCI employment with broader policy aims to utilize experienced law enforcement retirees in oversight and investigative work within the NYC school system.

Key provisions

  • Amends Section 211 of the Retirement and Social Security Law by adding a new subdivision 10.
  • The new subdivision states:
    • A retired law enforcement officer may be employed by and earn compensation in positions in the service of the Office of the Special Commissioner of Investigations for the NYC School District.
    • Such employment shall have no effect on the retired status of the officer.
    • There shall be no suspension or diminution of the retiree’s retirement allowance due to this employment.
    • No prior approval is required under subdivision 2 of section 211 for this specific employment.
    • Earnings from employment with SCI in a school district or a board of cooperative educational services (BOCES) shall not be counted toward the earnings limitations set forth in subdivisions 1 and 2 of section 212 of the Retirement and Social Security Law.

Affected individuals and entities

  • Primary beneficiaries: Retired law enforcement officers who might be eligible or interested in serving in the Office of the Special Commissioner of Investigations for the NYC School District.
  • Affected institutions:
    • Office of the Special Commissioner of Investigations (NYC School District)
    • New York State Retirement and Social Security Law framework (specifically sections 211 and 212)
    • Education Law provisions and any other related rules that previously constrained post-retirement earnings

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Effective date: Immediate upon enactment.
  • Legislative path: Introduced May 1, 2026; referred to the Committee on Governmental Employees.
  • Since the act contains an explicit immediate effective date, the waiver would apply to eligible retirees upon enactment, with no additional regulatory or approval steps required for this specific provision.

Practical impact and considerations

  • Retirees: Could supplement retirement income by taking SCI-related roles in NYC public schools without risking loss of pension or benefits, provided they meet qualifications for SCI positions.
  • New york City School District and BOCES: May benefit from experienced investigative personnel to support oversight functions without administrative burdens related to retirement earnings rules.
  • State retirees’ earnings framework: This is a narrow exception, not a general expansion of earnings waivers; it applies only to SCI-related employment in NYC schools and does not change other earnings limitations for retirees in other contexts.

Summary

Bill A 11169 creates a targeted exemption allowing retired law enforcement officers to work for the NYC School District’s Office of the Special Commissioner of Investigations without jeopardizing their retirement status or benefits. It also ensures such earnings are excluded from the state retirement earnings limitations calculation, effectively broadening post-retirement employment options for a specific, high-need investigative role within NYC schools. The measure takes effect immediately upon enactment.

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

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