H 2805
An Act authorizing the South Shore Charter School to join the State Employees Retirement System
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Bill overview
This bill would allow employees of the South Shore Charter School to participate in the State Employees Retirement System. Currently, the South Shore Charter School is not part of this state-run retirement plan. The legislation seeks to align the school’s employee benefits with those of other state-supported entities. This change would provide South Shore Charter School employees with access to the state retirement system’s benefits and protections.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the South Shore Charter School to join the State Employees Retirement System.
- Applies to employees of the South Shore Charter School.
- Allows employees to accrue retirement benefits through the state system.
- Requires the State Board of Retirement to grant benefits to eligible employees.
Who is affected
- Employees of the South Shore Charter School
- The South Shore Charter School
- The State Employees Retirement System
- State Board of Retirement
Notable changes
- Currently, the South Shore Charter School is not part of the State Employees Retirement System.
- This legislation creates an exception to the usual requirements for joining the system.
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Primary sponsor
David F. DeCoste
Cosponsors
David F. DeCoste
Kip A. Diggs
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Bill H.2805 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing the South Shore Charter School to join the State Employees Retirement System
By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2805) of David F. DeCoste for legislation to authorize employees of the South Shore Charter School to join the state employees retirement system. Public Service.
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Presenter: David F. DeCoste
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Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.2805
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/11/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 9/22/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 09/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-03:10 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 12/18/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 4/13/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5356 (under House Rule 27) |
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