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Legislation

Legislative Program

 

1.  Continue to keep the Defined Benefit Program of the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System funded on an actuarially sound basis.


*   Assure that the benefits of the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System accrue only to retirees and beneficiaries.


*   Assure that the state's contribution to the Legacy Plan of Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System is never less  than   the actuarial recommendation.


2.  Monitor to assure that the tuition discount for dependents of retired teachers passed in 2014 is not discontinued.


3.  Work toward tax fairness with adequate funding necessary to address the growing needs of public education and retirees.


4.  Request that the 110th Legislature

*   Improve the economic benefits of retired teachers.

*   Increase the state contribution level to the State Medicare Supplement (Medigap) to improve benefits.


5.  Inclusion of the TEA Legislative Program

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For Further Information

Downloads

TEA 11-17-20 (pdf)Download
November 2020 NCPERS Meeeting (pdf)Download
Federal Legislative Update-Oct-Dec 2020 (pdf)Download
End of Year Congressional Roundup 2020 (pdf)Download
Tennessee governor calls for special legislative session focused on education (pdf)Download
TEA Communications 1-15-2021 (pdf)Download

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