MS HB1368

Allows retired public school teachers with at least 25 years of creditable service who have been retired for at least one year to be reemployed as teachers in eligible schools while continuing to receive their retirement allowance, effective July 1, 2023.

Eligible schools are those in critical teacher shortage areas, schools with C/D/F performance ratings, or Title 1 schools under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.

Reemployed retired teachers receive a beginning teacher's salary (zero to three years of experience, Class A certification) plus their full retirement allowance; they contribute to the retirement system but do not accrue additional retirement benefits.

School districts must transfer Mississippi Adequate Education Program funds to the Public Employees' Retirement System to offset pension liability for retired teachers hired under this provision.

Retired teachers hired under this program must hold a valid teaching license, have satisfactory prior performance reviews, and the employing superintendent must certify that no other qualified person is available for the position.