North Dakota 2023-2024 Regular Session

North Dakota House Bill HB1219

Introduced
1/9/23  
Refer
1/9/23  
Report Pass
2/3/23  
Engrossed
2/8/23  
Refer
2/13/23  
Report Pass
3/10/23  
Refer
3/15/23  
Report Pass
4/4/23  
Enrolled
4/7/23  

Caption

The teachers' fund for retirement board authority and teachers' fund for retirement benefits.

Impact

The amendments proposed in HB 1219 are intended to impact the re-employment conditions significantly for retired teachers. It allows these individuals to return to work under set hourly limits, ensuring that they do not forfeit their retirement payments. For instance, a retired teacher can work a limited number of hours per year depending on their contract length without affecting their ongoing retirement annuity. This provision is strategically designed to bolster staffing in critical education areas where teacher shortages are pronounced, while also providing these educators with the flexibility to contribute to the workforce.

Summary

House Bill 1219 is an act that amends various sections of the North Dakota Century Code pertaining to the teachers' fund for retirement. The primary focus is to clarify the regulations regarding retirement annuities for teachers, especially those who choose to return to teaching after retirement. The bill outlines specific conditions under which retired teachers can be re-employed without losing their retirement benefits, particularly in critical shortage areas. It aims to simplify the process for eligible educators who wish to return to the classroom while ensuring they can maintain their pension benefits during their re-employment.

Sentiment

The sentiment expressed during discussions surrounding HB 1219 appears to be generally positive, reflecting a recognition of the need for experienced teachers, especially in shortage areas. Supporters of the bill commend the initiative to address staffing shortages and to provide a pathway for retired educators to continue their service without financial penalties. However, there are concerns about the potential for abuse of this system if safeguards are not adequately enforced, such as not allowing teachers to exceed the defined annual hour limits.

Contention

While there is support for HB 1219, contention arises regarding the potential implications for the teachers' pension fund. Some legislatures express concern that allowing a large number of retirees back into the teaching workforce could strain the retirement fund and could lead to complications in pension calculations. There are specific provisions in place to ensure that teachers do not gain additional retirement service during their re-employment, but there is ongoing debate about the adequacy of these safeguards and the long-term sustainability of the pension system as a whole.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

ND SB2134

The composition of the teachers' fund for retirement board.

ND HB694

AN ACT relating to Teachers' Retirement System benefit funding.

ND HB1150

An exception to membership in the teachers' fund for retirement for retired military personnel.

ND HB3236

Relating to the Teachers Retirement System and the Teachers’ Defined Contribution Retirement System

ND SB451

Relating to Teachers Retirement System and Teachers’ Defined Contribution Retirement System

ND HB1271

Retired teachers returning to employment.

ND SB2258

Retired teachers benefits if returning to teach in a critical shortage area.

ND AB1325

State teachers’ retirement.

ND HB1039

Public employees retirement system retirement plan contribution rates upon reaching full funding; to provide an appropriation; to provide for a transfer; to provide for application; and to provide an effective date.

ND HB1486

Public employees retirement system retirement plan contribution rates upon reaching full funding; to provide an appropriation; to provide for a transfer; to provide for application; and to provide an effective date.

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