North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 9 R · 5 D cosponsors

SB 441 — Revive High-Need Retired Teachers Program.

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

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Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

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Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 14 sponsors

    2 primary, 12 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (9 R · 5 D) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

14 added · 15 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Senate Bill 441, a few lines have been added to clarify the report submission requirements and the definition of "employee." These changes aim to ensure that the rules apply consistently across various state departments and clarify how temporary positions are treated. This matters because it helps prevent misunderstandings about who is considered an employee and how important reports are to be submitted, which is essential for maintaining transparency and trust in state operations.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Mar 24, 2025 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 S 1 SENATE BILL 441 Short Title:
441 SESSION 2025 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS35100-MTp-41 Short Title:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REVIVE AND EXPAND THE PROGRAM TO ALLOW RETIRED EDUCATORS TO RETURN TO WORK IN HIGH-NEED SCHOOLS.
Rules and Operations of the Senate March 25, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REVIVE AND EXPAND THE PROGRAM TO ALLOW RETIRED EDUCATORS TO RETURN TO WORK IN HIGH-NEED SCHOOLS.
of this subdivision, each employer shall provide a report for that month on each reemployed beneficiary, including the terms of the reemployment, the date of the reemployment, and the amount of the monthly compensation.
of this subdivision, each employer shall provide a report for that month on each reemployed beneficiary, including the terms of the reemployment, the date of the reemployment, and the amount of the monthlycompensation.
"(10) "Employee" shall mean all full-time employees, agents or officers of the State ofNorthCarolinaorany ofitsdepartments,bureausandinstitutionsotherthan educational, whether such employees are elected, appointed or employed:
"(10) "Employee" shall mean all full-time employees, agents or officers of the State ofNorthCarolinaoranyofitsdepartments,bureausandinstitutionsotherthan educational, whether such employees are elected, appointed or employed:
*DRS35100-MTp-41* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 Provided that the term "employee" shall not include employees of the University of North Carolina Health Care System who are not eligible for participation under G.S.
*S441-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 Provided that the term "employee" shall not include employees of the University of North Carolina Health Care System who are not eligible for participation under G.S.
Employees of State agencies, departments, institutions, boards, and commissions who are employed in permanent job positions on a recurring Page 2 DRS35100-MTp-41 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 basis must work at least 30 hours per week for nine or more months per calendar year in order to be covered by the provisions of this subdivision.
Employees of State agencies, departments, institutions, boards, and commissions who are employed in permanent job positions on a recurring Page 2 Senate Bill 441-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 basis must work at least 30 hours per week for nine or more months per calendar year in order to be covered by the provisions of this subdivision.
On and after August 1, 2001, a person who is a nonimmigrant alien and who otherwise meets the requirements of this subdivision shall not be excluded from thedefinitionof "employee" solely becausethepersonholds atemporary or time-limited visa." SECTION 2.(d) G.S.
On and after August 1, 2001, a person who is a nonimmigrant alien and who otherwise meets the requirements of this subdivision shall not be excluded from thedefinitionof"employee"solelybecausethepersonholds atemporary or time-limited visa." SECTION 2.(d) G.S.
The employing unit shall pay the employer premiums for retirees who enroll under this subdivision." SECTION2.(e) If the Internal RevenueService determines that any provision ofthis section jeopardizes the status of the Teachers' and State Employees' Retirement System of North Carolina under the Internal Revenue Code, then this section is repealed on the last day of the month following the month of receipt of that determination by the State Treasurer.
The employing unit shall pay the employer premiums for retirees who enroll under this subdivision." SECTION2.(e) If the Internal RevenueService determines that anyprovision ofthis section jeopardizes the status of the Teachers' and State Employees' Retirement System of North Carolina under the Internal Revenue Code, then this section is repealed on the last day of the month following the month of receipt of that determination by the State Treasurer.
Upon receipt of that determination, the State Treasurer shall notify the Revisor of Statutes of the determination and the date of receipt.
Upon receipt of that determination, the State Treasurer shall notifythe Revisor of Statutes of the determination and the date of receipt.
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How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the N.C. General Statutes as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill reenacts the expired program for high-need retired teachers and modifies the retirement system rules regarding their employment and benefits.

  • G.S. 115C-302.4

    § 115C-302.4: Expired pursuant to Session Laws 2019-110, s. 6, effective June 30, 2021. → § 115C-302.4: Expired pursuant to Session Laws 2019-110, s. 6, effective June 30, 2027.

    Reenacts the section that allows high-need retired teachers to return to work, extending its validity to June 30, 2027.

  • G.S. 135-3(a)(8)

    i. Notwithstanding sub-subdivisions c. and d. of this subdivision, the computation of postretirement earnings under this subdivision shall not include earnings while a beneficiary is employed as a high-need retired teacher as defined under G.S. 115C-302.4(a) and the beneficiary shall not be restored to service as a teacher or employee.

    Exempts earnings from reemployment as a high-need retired teacher from counting against postretirement earnings.

  • G.S. 135-3(a)(8)c1.

    Within 90 days of the end of each month in which a beneficiary is reemployed under the provisions of sub-subdivision c. or i. of this subdivision, each employer shall provide a report for that month on each reemployed beneficiary, including the terms of the reemployment, the date of the reemployment, and the amount of the monthly compensation.

    Adds reporting requirements for employers regarding reemployed beneficiaries.

  • G.S. 135-1(10)

    any high-need retired teacher as defined under G.S. 115C-302.4(a)

    Clarifies that high-need retired teachers are not included in the definition of 'employee' for the purposes of the retirement system.

  • G.S. 135-48.40(b)(1a)

    The retiree is either a high-need retired teacher under G.S. 115C-302.4 or is determined to be 'full-time' by their employing unit in accordance with section 4980H of the Internal Revenue Code and the applicable regulations, as amended.

    Defines eligibility criteria for retirees to enroll under specific provisions based on their employment status as high-need retired teachers.

  • G.S. 135-3(a)(8)

    the retirement allowance of a beneficiary who retired on an early or service retirement shall not cease due to reemployment as a high-need retired teacher.

    Ensures that retirement benefits continue for beneficiaries reemployed as high-need retired teachers.

  • G.S. 135-3(a)(8)

    A beneficiary reemployed as a high-need retired teacher is not entitled to any benefits otherwise provided under this Chapter as a result of this period of employment.

    Clarifies that reemployment will not generate additional retirement benefits for high-need retired teachers.

Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  3. Filed

Sponsors

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Not signed on (165)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 441?
SB 441 is sponsored by Joyce Waddell (Democratic), Norman W. Sanderson (Republican), DeAndrea Salvador (Democratic), Mujtaba A. Mohammed (Democratic), Tom McInnis (Republican), Paul A. Lowe, Jr. (Democratic), Ralph Hise (Republican), Jim Burgin (Republican), Danny Earl Britt, Jr. (Republican), Val Applewhite (Democratic), Brad Overcash (Republican), Michael V. Lee (Republican), Kevin Corbin (Republican), and Dana Jones (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 441?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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