HB831Introduced in the House
PERS; certain education majors shall be considered as if they are Tier 4 members if employed by a public school district after graduation.
Introduced by Jody Steverson, District 4
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act To Provide That Any Person Who Was Majoring In Education At A Public Or Private Institution Of Higher Learning During Any Part Of The Calendar Years 2024, 2025 Or 2026, Who Is Employed As A Teacher By A Public School District Beginning On Or After March 1, 2026, And Within Six Months After Graduation, Shall Be Considered As If He Or She Became A Member Of The Public Employees' Retirement System On Or After July 1, 2011, But Before March 1, 2026, (tier 4 Membership) For All Purposes Under The Retirement System Law; To Amend Sections 25-11-103, 25-11-109, 25-11-111, 25-11-112, 25-11-114, 25-11-115, 25-11-117, 25-11-123 And 25-11-147, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provision; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Died In Committee
February 3, 2026
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Bill history
Referred To State Affairs;Appropriations A
Died In Committee
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