Lets Some Retired Educators Keep Benefits
Nevada · AB12 · Introduced Oct 28, 2026
Why it matters
Retirees who take these education jobs could keep their retirement benefits while working again. Schools could bring back experienced retirees without the usual limits on rehiring.
What it does
- Exempts certain retirees from the usual rules on rehiring retired public workers
- Covers jobs or independent contracts in public primary, secondary, and postsecondary education
- Applies only to certain positions set out in the bill
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About this bill
Would exempt certain retirees from rules on rehiring when they take specific public education jobs or contracts. The exemption covers only certain positions in primary, secondary, and postsecondary education.
Authorizes certain retirees from the Public Employees' Retirement System to return to work without a loss of benefits in certain circumstances. (BDR 23-117)
Perspectives
💬 The case for
Some school groups would likely say retired educators can fill hard-to-staff jobs. Retirees could keep their benefits while still helping students.
💬 The case against
Some pension groups would likely say the exemption weakens limits on retirees returning to work. It could also cost the retirement system more over time.
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