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NJ A5931
Bill
Status
7/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Al Barlas
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AI Summary
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School boards may hire retired Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF) members on contracts up to two years without requiring reenrollment in the pension system, subject to executive county superintendent approval
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Retired teachers cannot return to their former employer within 180 days of retirement, and the retirement must be bona fide with no prearranged employment
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Rehired retired teachers must be paid between 40% and 70% of the median teacher salary at the district, and boards must demonstrate a thorough candidate search proving the retiree is the only qualified person available
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Retired teachers rehired under this provision do not gain tenure or restore previous seniority rights during the employment period
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Rehired retired teachers receive significant tax benefits: a 50% gross income tax deduction on their salary, with the remaining taxable portion taxed at a flat 1.4% rate regardless of filing status
Legislative Description
Permits teacher who retired from TPAF to return to employment for two years without reenrollment in TPAF; provides gross income tax relief for certain rehired teachers.
State and Local Government
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
7/24/2025