In order to extend to employees of the state and its political subdivisions, and to the dependents and survivors of such employees, the basic protection accorded to others by the old-age and survivors insurance system embodied in the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. § 301 et seq.), it is hereby declared to be the policy of the general assembly, subject to the limitations of this chapter, that such steps be taken as to provide such protection to employees of the state and its political subdivisions.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 8 - Public Officers and Employees
§ 8-38-101. Chapter Definitions
§ 8-38-102. Declaration of Policy
§ 8-38-103. Agreement With Federal Administrator
§ 8-38-105. Contributions by Employees Required
§ 8-38-106. Deduction From Wages
§ 8-38-110. Election as to Coverage Groups
§ 8-38-111. Payments by Political Subdivisions
§ 8-38-112. Deductions From Subdivision Employees' Wages
§ 8-38-116. Appropriations for Contributions and Administrative Costs
§ 8-38-122. Rules and Regulations
§ 8-38-126. Public Charter School Employees — Social Security
§ 8-38-127. Old Age and Survivors Insurance Agency Attached to Department of the Treasury