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A 3323

Requires pay for extracurricular activities to be included in compensation for TPAF purposes.

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Rosy Bagolie and 20 co-sponsors

New Jersey bill requiring extracurricular activity compensation be counted toward teacher pension calculations, increasing retirement benefits but raising long-term pension costs for districts.

Absolute Veto, Received in the Assembly
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Bill Summary · A 3323

Legislative bill overview

Assembly Bill A3323 requires that compensation for extracurricular activities (such as coaching, club advising, or supervision duties) be counted toward pension calculations for the Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF) in New Jersey. Previously, these supplemental earnings were excluded from pensionable compensation, meaning teachers received no retirement credit for this work despite contributing to their overall earnings.

Why is this important

This directly affects teacher retirement security and compensation equity. Teachers who perform extracurricular duties—often unpaid or minimally compensated—would see their pension bases increase, resulting in higher retirement income. For school districts, this increases long-term pension liability costs, which are already significant budget pressures in New Jersey. The bill also signals a policy choice about whether supplemental educator work should be recognized in retirement calculations.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact: Including extracurricular pay in TPAF calculations increases employer pension contributions and unfunded liabilities, potentially requiring higher property taxes or reduced educational spending
  • Precedent and fairness: Creates questions about whether other public employees with supplemental duties should receive similar treatment, potentially expanding costs across state systems
  • Compensation philosophy: Disagreement over whether extracurricular work should be pensionable or remain supplemental compensation outside the retirement system

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

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