More charter school and permit-holding staff join the teachers' retirement system

Positions requiring a permit, not only a credential or license, can count for State Teachers' Retirement System membership. Charter school jobs doing certificated work also count when the charter board designates them by resolution. The start date is now fixed by law.

Who it affects

Charter schools, school districts and their certificated and permit-holding staff

When

This law takes effect on January 1, 2027; the changes described here start on July 1, 2027.

• September 30, 2026: Signed into law
• January 1, 2027: Law takes effect
• July 1, 2027: The changes described here start to apply: new rules on which school jobs join the teachers' pension

Official text

California AB 2519: State Teachers’ Retirement System: positions subject to membership.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.

Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.