Massachusetts bill grants retirement service credit for part-time teaching for teachers with 20 years service

Original title: An Act relative to retirement equity for parenting teachers

Last action · March 30, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5312 (under House Rule 27)Sponsors: Simon Cataldo and 36 others

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What This Bill Would Do

Massachusetts public school teachers with at least 20 years of service can receive up to five years of full-time retirement credit for prior part-time teaching upon returning to full-time work, provided they pay the equivalent regular retirement deductions with interest.

Why it matters

Determines whether eligible veteran public school teachers can increase their total retirement allowance calculations by purchasing service credits for past part-time employment periods.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

public school teachers

Eligible educators with 20 years of service gain the option to purchase up to five years of retirement service credit for past part-time employment.

Directly affected

teachers’ retirement system

The retirement system administers the new creditable service rules and receives member payments with interest.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which teachers are eligible for this retirement credit?

Public school teachers who belong to the teachers' retirement system, a regional retirement system, or the Boston retirement system, and who have completed at least 20 years of service.

Is there a limit on how much part-time service can be credited?

Yes, the credited period cannot exceed 5 years.

What must a teacher do to receive this retirement credit?

They must return to full-time service and pay the retirement system an amount equal to what would have been withheld as regular deductions for full-time employment, plus regular interest, in a lump sum or installments.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

4 actions

Mar 30, 2026House
Accompanied a study order, see H5312 (under House Rule 27)
Jul 8, 2025Joint
Hearing rescheduled to 07/09/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
Feb 27, 2025Senate
Senate concurred
Feb 27, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to the committee on Public Service

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