HB 1429
AN ACT relating to the Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership (R-PEP)
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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What This Bill Does
Expands eligibility for Teacher Retirement System benefits to employees of coordinating entities managing the Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership (R-PEP), allowing these staff members to receive retirement benefits if they would qualify in a similar school district position. The change aims to support rural education partnerships by providing retirement incentives for key personnel. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025, potentially helping rural school districts attract and retain qualified educational staff through improved retirement options.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to the Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership (R-PEP) allotment and outcomes bonus under the Foundation School Program. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 29.912(e), Education Code, is amended to (e) An employee of a coordinating entity that manages a partnership under the program is eligible for membership in and benefits from the Teacher Retirement System of Texas if the employee would be eligible for membership and benefits by holding a similar position at a partnering school district. [An employee is eligible for membership under this subsection if a partnership would be authorized to participate in the program, as determined by the commissioner, but for the maximum expenditure established in SECTION 2. Section 48.118(f), Education Code, is repealed. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill Sponsors
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Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership (R-PEP)
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