CalSTRS has issued two new Employer Directives about updated polices:
Employer Directive 2021-07: Updated Enrollment in CalSTRS Benefit Programs
ED 2021-07<www.calstrs.com/employer-directive/ed2021-07-enrollment-calstrs-benefit-programs>: Enrollment in CalSTRS Benefit Programs is now available online at calstrs.com/employer-and-administrative-directives<www.calstrs.com/employer-and-administrative-directives>.
This directive provides information related to membership in the Defined Benefit Program, participation in the Cash Balance Benefit Program and elections regarding other public retirement systems. Information provided is inclusive of amendments enacted by Senate Bill 634 (Chapter 186, Statutes of 2021).
Employer Directive 2021-08: Updated Service Credit For an Elected Officer
ED 2021-0<www.calstrs.com/employer-directive/ed2021-08-service-credit-elected-officer>8<www.calstrs.com/employer-directive/ed2021-08-service-credit-elected-officer>: Service Credit For an Elected Officer is now available online at calstrs.com/employer-and-administrative-directives<www.calstrs.com/employer-and-administrative-directives>.
This directive notifies employers of changes to Education Code sections 22711, 44987 and 87768.5 contained in Chapter 539, Statutes of 2021 (Senate Bill 294), which becomes effective January 1, 2022, and applies retroactively to September 1, 1978. This directive is also intended to remind employers how to report service for employees granted a compensated leave of absence to serve as elected officers of an employee organization.
If you have any questions regarding these Employer Directives, please contact EmployerHelp@CalSTRS.com<mailto:EmployerHelp@CalSTRS.com> or 877-227-5778.
Regards, School Business Advisory Services Team Santa Barbara County Education Office www.sbceo.org/sbas<www.sbceo.org/sbas>
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