NY A09622

Authorizes Nicole Steinberg to apply for retroactive membership in the New York State Teachers' Retirement System with membership date of September 13, 2007, when she began employment as a permanent building substitute teacher with Middle Country Central School District.

Allows Steinberg to be reclassified from Tier V to Tier IV status with all associated rights, benefits, and privileges, provided she files an application within one year of the act's effective date.

Requires Steinberg to file a written request with the head of the New York State Teachers' Retirement System to implement the retroactive membership.

Establishes that the Middle Country Central School District shall bear all past service costs for implementing the provisions, estimated at $30,000.

Takes effect immediately upon enactment.