H5499

To include teachers from the Springfield Empowerment Zone in the Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System

Introduced·6/1/26
Introduced Text

Allows teachers from the Springfield Empowerment Zone to join the Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System.

This bill amends the Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System to include teachers employed by the Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership, Inc. as members. Their service will count as creditable service under the system. The change applies to teachers working on a basis of not less than half-time.

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Where it stands

Current
Public Service Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jul 14

11:00 AM

Joint Committee on Public Service Hearing

Jul 14

11:00 AM

Joint Committee on Public Service Hearing

History

Jul 14

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 07/14/2026 from 11:00 AM-11:20 AM in A-1 Hearing updated to New End Time

Jun 30

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 07/14/2026 from 11:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-1

Jun 11

Senate

Senate concurred