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SB 1058

retirement; reemployment; school resource officers

57th Legislature - First Regular Session Introduced by David Gowan and 2 co-sponsors

Arizona SB 1058 permits retired school resource officers to return to work without losing pension benefits, addressing staffing shortages in school safety positions.

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Bill Summary · SB 1058

Legislative bill overview

SB 1058 allows school resource officers (SROs) in Arizona to be reemployed after retirement without forfeiting their pension benefits, creating a pathway for retired officers to return to work in schools. The bill modifies existing retirement and reemployment restrictions that typically apply to retired public employees.

Why is this important

School districts often struggle to fill SRO positions due to staffing shortages and budget constraints. This bill addresses workforce gaps by making it financially viable for experienced, retired law enforcement to return to school security roles while maintaining their earned retirement income—potentially improving school safety without requiring new hiring pipelines.

Potential points of contention

  • Pension cost concerns: Critics may argue this creates unfunded liabilities or allows double-dipping (collecting pension while earning new salary), increasing public retirement system costs
  • Fairness questions: Other retired public employees may question why SROs receive special reemployment privileges unavailable to retired teachers, firefighters, or administrators
  • Workforce impact: Some argue it could discourage new officer recruitment if experienced retirees fill positions that might otherwise go to younger officers seeking first careers

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

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