MN SF4410

Excludes foreign citizens employed on J-1 visas from the definition of "teacher" for both the Teachers Retirement Association (TRA) and the St. Paul Teachers Retirement Fund Association, making them ineligible for these retirement plans

Requires refunds of employee contributions to teachers employed on J-1 visas as of May 31, 2026, with interest compounded annually at 3% from the date of each contribution

Mandates refunds be issued no later than July 31, 2026, from both the TRA and St. Paul Teachers Retirement Fund Association

Effective date is July 1, 2026