Senate committee approves bill requiring districts to notify teachers whether they receive Social Security or TRS; amendment lets some districts offer paid-up‑f

Summary

The Senate Education Committee passed House Bill 37 with a committee substitute and an amendment that requires school systems to notify employees whether they participate in Social Security or the Teachers Retirement System and removes a statutory bar so local districts may allow school board members to pay for family coverage.

Senator Seltzer brought House Bill 37 before the Senate Education Committee on behalf of Rep. Leverett, proposing a disclosure requirement that would tell school employees whether they participate in Social Security or the Teachers Retirement System (TRS).

The bill requires school districts to notify new hires starting July 1 and to refresh that notice for current employees every five years. The measure also carried an amendment (AM490219) that removes a statutory prohibition and would allow local districts, if they choose, to permit school board members to pay the employee portion of family health coverage so family members can be enrolled.

The change on retirement disclosure was described by Senator Seltzer as “simply a disclosure bill.” He said the measure responds to a patchwork of district policies: some districts…

Senate committee approves bill requiring districts to notify teachers whether they receive Social Security or TRS; amendment lets some districts offer paid-up‑f

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