Committee advances bill to let DSST staff join PERA and give DPS trustee a vote
Apr 7, 2026
Senate Finance moved SB 26-151 to Appropriations after testimony from DSST, PERA and DPS showing the change will increase PERA membership, support recruitment and correct a long-standing board representation issue by making the DPS trustee a voting member.
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Senate Bill 26‑151, which would allow Denver School of Science and Technology (DSST) staff to join the Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) and convert the Denver Public Schools division’s ex officio trustee into a voting member, was advanced to the Appropriations Committee on a favorable recommendation.
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