Teachers convicted of sexually abusing students would be denied retirement benefits

The proposal would deny retirement and disability benefits after a conviction for sexually abusing a student. It covers former teachers and people claiming benefits through them, including survivors and other beneficiaries. The person must otherwise qualify for benefits under these teacher retirement and disability rules. The denial would follow the conviction.

The proposal would deny retirement and disability benefits to a person under indictment for sexually abusing a student. It covers people who would otherwise qualify for benefits under the teacher retirement and disability rules. The person must deliberately remain outside the United States for more than one month to avoid prosecution.