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New Law Raises Post-retirement Work Limits

A new law addressing Illinois’ teacher shortage problem takes effect with the 2018-2019 school year. Retired TRS members can teach 120 days or 600 hours without affecting their pensions. This change is in effect through the 2019-20 school year.  

New Law Raises Post-retirement Work Limits

A new law addressing Illinois’ teacher shortage problem takes effect with the 2018-2019 school year. Retired TRS members can teach 120 days or 600 hours without affecting their pensions. This change is in effect through the 2019-20 school year.  

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New State Laws Affecting Some TRS Members

New state pension laws were enacted in June, including a change in employer contributions on raises in excess of 6 percent. Implementation of these new laws will take time. Right now, TRS cannot say how these new laws may affect individual members.

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New State Laws Affecting Some TRS Members

New state pension laws were enacted in June, including a change in employer contributions on raises in excess of 6 percent. Implementation of these new laws will take time. Right now, TRS cannot say how these new laws may affect individual members.

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