Bill(s)

2019 SB 627 and 2019 AB 698 make the following changes to the return to work requirements for teachers:

  • Eliminates the annuity suspension requirement for teachers of school districts who return to work as a teacher for a school district and work more than two-thirds of full time;
  • Reduces the break-in-service requirement for teachers of school districts from 75 days to 30 days; and
  • Applies to teachers who terminate employment on the effective date of the bill.

Sponsors

2019 SB 627 was introduced by Sen. Smith and referred to the Senate Committee on Government Operations, Technology and Consumer Protection. 2019 AB 698 was introduced by Rep. Pope and referred to the Assembly Committee on State Affairs. 

Status

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

Other

Please contact Tarna Hunter, ETF’s Government Relations Director, if you have any questions.