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AR HB1227
Bill
Status
3/1/2013
Primary Sponsor
Bill Gossage
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AI Summary
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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
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Allows classified employees of public school districts to purchase credit for previous private school service, extending rights previously available only to certified teachers
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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
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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