H2945

Relative to retired teachers supporting public education

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Allows retired teachers to return to teaching for up to 2 years without earnings or hour limitations.

Massachusetts H2945 permits retired teachers who have been retired for at least 12 months to return to teaching in public schools for up to 2 consecutive school years without facing earnings or hour limitations. After this 2-year period, any applicable limitations on earnings and hours will apply. The bill also ensures that no additional creditable service or adjustments to the retirement allowance will accrue during this re-employment period. The deferred operation of this act is declared an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public convenience.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Sep 17, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Public Service Hearing

Sep 17, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Public Service Hearing

History

Mar 30

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5312 (under House Rule 27)

Sep 17, 2025

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 09/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:00 PM in B-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

Sep 17, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order