H 2865
An Act relative to teacher’s retirement buyback for former parochial school teachers
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Bill overview
This bill proposes a mechanism for former teachers who worked in parochial schools in Massachusetts to purchase additional years of service credit in the state’s public teacher retirement system. It aims to provide a way for these educators to receive a more complete retirement benefit after leaving the parochial sector. The bill seeks to allow eligible former teachers to contribute to their retirement accounts to gain credit for their prior service. This would provide a pathway for these educators to receive a more comprehensive retirement package.
Key provisions
- Allows former parochial school teachers to purchase additional years of service credit.
- Provides a process for eligible teachers to contribute to their retirement accounts.
- Specifies the criteria for eligibility, including years of service in parochial schools.
- Details the calculation of additional service credit.
- Outlines the administrative procedures for implementing the buyback program.
- Addresses funding mechanisms for the program.
- Establishes a sunset provision for the program.
Who is affected
- Former teachers of parochial schools in Massachusetts
- Massachusetts Teacher Retirement System members
- Parochial school administrators
- Educators
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- Creates a new pathway for retirement benefits for a specific group of educators.
- Potentially expands the pool of eligible retirees in the public system.
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Primary sponsor
Natalie M. Higgins
Cosponsors
Adrian C. Madaro
Brian M. Ashe
Brian W. Murray
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
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Bill H.2865 194th (Current)
An Act relative to teacher’s retirement buyback for former parochial school teachers
By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2865) of Natalie M. Higgins, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and others relative to teacher’s retirement buyback for former parochial school teachers. Public Service.
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Bill Information
Presenters: Natalie M. Higgins , Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.2865
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/8/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 12/11/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 3/25/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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