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HB 696 Engrossed 2018 Regular Session Pearson
Abstract: Authorizes a retiree of the Teachers' Retirement System of La. (TRSL) to return to work
as a tutor and continue to collect his benefit check, subject to an earnings limitation of 25%
of his benefit amount.
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 retirement benefits while reemployed. Further provides
exceptions to present law.
Present law authorizes a retiree to return to work as a substitute classroom teacher, an adjunct
professor, an instructor in an adult literacy program, or a school nurse and to continue to receive his
benefit check; however, the allowable employment earnings of such retiree are capped at 25% of his
benefit amount. Proposed law retains present law and adds tutor for a student in pre-kindergarten
through 12th grade to the list of positions that a retiree may return to subject to a 25% earnings
limitation.
Effective July 1, 2018.
(Adds R.S. 11:710(A)(5)(e))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Retirement to the original bill:
1. Change proposed law regarding the position affected from presenter for professional
development training to a tutor for any student in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.