SB 229 - This act would allow the hiring of a retired teacher to work between 550 and 800 hours as a teacher, librarian, counselor or other position without losing their retirement benefit. Such a teacher may earn up to 75% of the regular earnings for that position. The act requires the district to contribute the regular contribution percentage, which is 10.5% this year, but will be 11% next year and will continue to increase by 0.5% per year for the next few years. This act is identical to your SB 1377 (2004). DONALD THALHUBER