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AR HB1227

Bill

Status

Passed

3/1/2013

Primary Sponsor

Bill Gossage

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 24-7-607(a) to redefine "private school service" to include service that would have been covered by the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System if rendered in a public school

  • Allows classified employees of public school districts to purchase credit for previous private school service, extending rights previously available only to certified teachers

  • Requires private schools or agencies to have positions recognized by the Department of Education for teaching licenses or be recognized as a private educationally-related entity by Board of Trustees resolution

  • Limits purchased private educationally-related service credit to five (5) years or less for system-credited service purposes

Legislative Description

To Allow A Member Of The Arkansas Teacher Retirement System Who Is A Classified Employee Of A Public School The Same Right To Purchase Previous Private School Service As Permitted For Certified Teachers Of A Public School.

Last Action

Notification that HB1227 is now Act 223

3/1/2013

Committee Referrals

Public Retirement & Social Security Programs1/31/2013

Full Bill Text

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