2024 Return to Work Legislative Updates

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On June 5, 2024, the Governor signed legislation extending the allowable number of days per school year on which a retiree can return to work on a temporary and non-annual or hourly basis without having a pension cancelled from 120 to 140 through June 30, 2027. This legislation was originally set to expire on June 30, 2024. 

SUMMARY OF TEMPORARY OR NON-ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT LIMITS 

Retiree Type  Employment Limit for the period   
July 1, 2022-June 30, 2027  
Compensation Limit beginning July 1, 2022  
CTPF retirees who only teach drivers education courses in the school year  900 hours None
All other CTPF retirees  140 days None 

*The days worked limit before July 1, 2022, was 120 days. 

Legislation which allowed a retiree to return to work without limitation or cancellation of their pension if they are employed in a subject shortage area, has also been extended through June 30, 2027.  CTPF's return-to-work forms and website information will be updated shortly.