Highlights of the UFT's
2008 Retirement Legislative Program

55/25 Chapter 19 of the laws of 2008 — signed into law on Feb. 27.
Final Average Salary
S 6284	Clarifies the definition of final average salary.
A 9042
Para Tier Reinstatement
S 6285	Provides tier improvement benefits for paras who were full-time employees similar to the “Reinstatement of Permanent Subs in NYC.”
A 8529
Retirement System Membership for BOE Members in UFT Bargaining Unit
S 6113	Permits UFT members who are in the Board of Education Retirement System (BERS) to join the TRS.
A 6316
WTC Presumption for Tier I and II Members
S 6283	Provides disability retirement presumption and death benefits to Tier I and II members. Tier III and IV members have this.
A 90399
Retiree Option Change
S	Introduction Pending Allows TRS members to rescind a joint-survivor option in a divorce proceeding if parties consent.
A 9041
Para Mandatory Membership
S 6094	Requires all paraprofessionals to become members of the TRS.
A 6314