Action Alert
Help Defend Classroom Safety, Please Support HB 3885
The classroom safety bill—HB 3885—remains alive, but must pass the Senate floor this week. If you have a moment, please tap the button below to read more about the bill and how you can help.
I. This Week at the Capitol
A teacher retiree return-to-work bill has been signed into law. The bill eliminates the 36-month earnings cap for retired teachers in exchange for a mandatory six-month waiting period. In the end, it’s a trade-off. A six-month wait is longer than many would prefer, but it is necessary to eliminate the 36-month earnings cap and protect the fund’s stability. Read the full details by tapping the story below.
Lawmakers have been aiming to end the Legislative Session early this year, first targeting May 1 as the end date and now May 7. However, at this point, it is unclear if things will wrap up in time, with many saying May 14 is the new target date. We will keep you posted as things progress.
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POE’s Govt. Affairs Team