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FL S1482

Bill

Status

Failed

3/8/2024

Primary Sponsor

Victor Torres

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) extension eligibility beyond the initial 96-month period to include administrative personnel and educational support employees (as defined in s. 1012.01(3) and (6)) in grades K-12, in addition to instructional personnel who were already eligible
  • Removes the previous 24-calendar-month cap on DROP extensions beyond the 96-month period for eligible school employees, as well as the June 30, 2029 expiration date that applied to extended participation for instructional personnel
  • Eliminates the requirement that DROP extension termination dates must align with the last day of the last calendar month of the school year, simplifying the extension process
  • Includes a declaration of important state interest, affirming the Legislature's obligation under Article X, Section 14 of the Florida Constitution to provide fair, adequate, and actuarially sound retirement benefits to state employees and their beneficiaries
  • Effective date is July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Deferred Retirement Option Program Eligibility for School Employees and Personnel

Last Action

Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability

3/8/2024

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