DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 14 Original 2018 Regular Session Smith
Abstract: Authorizes retirees of the Teachers' Retirement System of La. (TRSL) to return to work
as a certified interpreter, educational transliterator, or educator of the hearing impaired
without reduction of retirement benefits if there is a shortage of nonretirees who can fill such
positions.
Present law generally provides that a retiree of TRSL may not return to work in a position covered
by the system and continue to receive his benefit check while reemployed. Further provides
exceptions to present law.
Present law provides that in certain circumstances a retiree may return to work in a critical shortage
position (defined in present law) without reduction of benefits. Such positions include returning as
a certified classroom teacher, as a certified speech therapist, speech pathologist, audiologist,
educational diagnostician, school social worker, school counselor, or school psychologist. Proposed
law adds interpreter, educational transliterator, or educator of the hearing impaired to the list of
certified professionals who may return to work in a critical shortage position without reduction of
benefits.
Present law provides procedures for establishing that a critical shortage exists for purposes of present
law. Requires advertisement in the official journal of the employer's governing authority and posting
of job vacancies at certain post-secondary institutions. Further limits authority to rehire a retiree for
the critical shortage position if more than three nonretirees apply for the position. Proposed law
retains present law.
Effective July 1, 2018.
(Amends R.S. 11:710(A)(3) and (4)(b) and (F)(3))