Some Retired Teachers Could Substitute Teach Under Senate-Passed Bills

Certain retired teachers would be able to return to the classroom, under legislation that cleared the state Senate Tuesday.

The bill would allow teachers who retired after mid-2010 to substitute teach under limited conditions in subject areas with a critical shortage without risk of losing their pensions and health benefits.

The change is aimed at helping to fill a substitute teacher shortage in the state.

The bill was returned to the House for concurrence on changes.

Similar legislation that allowed those same teachers to teach again without losing their pensions expired 15 months ago.