Mississippi 2024 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2401

Introduced
2/14/24  
Refer
2/14/24  

Caption

Retired teachers; allow to draw retirement benefits and be reemployed as teachers subject to certain conditions.

Impact

The bill stipulates that retired teachers who opt for reemployment must notify the executive director of the retirement system about their decision to continue receiving their retirement allowance during their employment. Importantly, retired teachers are prohibited from being contributing members of the retirement system while reemployed in this capacity. Furthermore, the employer of the reemployed educator will be required to cover both the employer's and the employee's share of the retirement contribution rate, ensuring that these costs are met without further burdening the reemployed teachers themselves.

Summary

Senate Bill 2401 aims to amend the Mississippi Code to allow retired teachers to return to work within the public school system while receiving their retirement allowance alongside their teacher's salary. This bill specifically targets individuals who have completed at least thirty years of service and have been retired for a minimum of twelve consecutive months before reemployment. This change is intended to address the need for experienced educators in the public school system, where teacher shortages are often a concern.

Contention

Some points of contention arise around the proposed timeframe for reemployment, as the bill limits the duration of reemployment to a maximum of five years. Critics may argue that this limitation could hinder flexibility for school districts in meeting their staffing needs long term. Additionally, potential concerns regarding the implications of allowing retired educators to receive dual compensation might be raised, including perceptions of fairness among active teachers who do not receive similar benefits.

Provisions

In a broader context, by allowing retired teachers to return under these conditions, SB2401 seeks to leverage the expertise and experience of individuals who have historically contributed to the educational landscape of Mississippi. Such provisions might stimulate discussions on the sustainability of existing retirement benefits and how they can be adapted to meet the evolving demands of the education system while still valuing the contributions of retired educators.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS SB2592

Retired teachers; allow to draw retirement benefits and be reemployed as teachers subject to certain conditions.

MS SB2148

Retired teachers; allow to draw retirement benefits and be reemployed as teachers if having 30 years of creditable service.

MS HB994

Retired teachers; allow to return to teaching for a maximum of five years while receiving retirement benefits.

MS HB1368

School districts; authorize certain districts to employ retired teachers while they continue to draw retirement allowance.

MS HB473

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

MS HB1267

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.

MS SB2478

Legislature; allow PERS retirees to receive retirement allowance while serving as a member of.

MS HB1482

Legislature; allow certain retired PERS members to receive a retirement allowance while serving as a member of.

MS HB1148

Retirement; allow PERS retirees to serve in Legislature and receive only the expense allowance and mileage as compensation.

Similar Bills

MS SB2592

Retired teachers; allow to draw retirement benefits and be reemployed as teachers subject to certain conditions.

MS HB510

PERS; retiree may not receive retirement allowance while under contract with state agency as consultant or advisor.

MS HB568

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

MS HB1387

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

MS HB114

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

MS HB218

PERS; allow retirees working in nonlicensed school position to earn full amount of salary for position.

MS HB558

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

MS HB99

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