Mississippi 2022 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB99

Introduced
1/4/22  
Refer
1/4/22  

Caption

PERS; allow retirees to teach in critical needs areas and work full time and receive full salary for three years.

Impact

If enacted, HB99 would significantly impact state education laws and the operations of school districts across Mississippi. By allowing retirees to work full time as teachers while still collecting retirement benefits, the bill could potentially attract a pool of experienced professionals back into the classroom, thereby strengthening the educational workforce. The bill addresses the urgent need for qualified teachers in certain geographical areas, as identified by the State Department of Education, and aims to ensure that students' educational needs are met despite staffing shortages.

Summary

House Bill 99 aims to amend the Mississippi Code of 1972, specifically Section 25-11-127, by authorizing retired members of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) to return to work as teachers in school districts experiencing a critical shortage of teachers. This allows retirees to draw their full retirement allowance while being employed as educators for a period not exceeding three years. The intent is to mitigate the current teacher shortage crisis by leveraging the experience of retired educators who can fill these critical gaps in the workforce.

Contention

Notably, there may be concerns regarding the implications of allowing retirees to return to full-time teaching positions while also receiving retirement benefits. Critics might argue that this could discourage new educators from entering the profession if retired teachers occupy many roles. The bill could also raise questions about equity in hiring practices and budget allocations within school districts as they navigate the complexities of employing retirees at full salary levels alongside the requirements for managing funds within the PERS system.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS HB568

PERS; allow retirees to teach in critical needs areas and work full time and receive full salary for three years.

MS HB114

PERS; allow retirees to teach in critical needs areas and work full time and receive full salary for three years.

MS HB1014

PERS; allow retirees to be employed as teachers and work full-time and receive full salary for two years.

MS HB473

PERS; allow retirees to be employed as teachers and work full-time and receive full salary for two years.

MS SB2685

Retired teachers; authorize to receive PERS benefits and work full-time in certain critical shortage areas.

MS HB737

Teachers, retired; authorize to be employed full time and continue receiving retirement allowance.

MS HB1072

PERS; allow retirees to work as law enforcement officer for another employer and draw retirement allowance and work full time.

MS HB1267

PERS; allow retirees to work as law enforcement officer for another employer and draw retirement allowance and work full-time.

MS HB1387

PERS; allow retirees to work as law enforcement officer for another employer and draw retirement allowance and work full time.

MS HB558

PERS; allow retirees to work as law enforcement officer for another employer and draw retirement allowance and work full time.

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