(a) A defined contribution retirement plan for teachers of the state is created.
(b) The defined contribution retirement plan includes a plan in which savings are accumulated in an individual account for the exclusive benefit of the member or beneficiaries. The plan is established effective July 1, 2006, at which time contributions by employers and members begin.
(c) The defined contribution retirement plan is intended to qualify under 26 U.S.C. 401(a), 414(d), and 414(k) (Internal Revenue Code) as a qualified retirement plan established and maintained by the state for its employees and for the employees of school districts and regional educational attendance areas in the state. Benefits under AS 14.25.480 are not provided by the defined contribution retirement plan.
(d) An amendment to the defined contribution retirement plan does not provide a person with a vested right to a benefit if the Internal Revenue Service determines that the amendment will result in disqualification of the plan under the Internal Revenue Code.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 14. Education, Libraries, and Museums
Chapter 25. Teachers' Retirement
Article 3. Teachers First Hired on or after July 1, 2006.
Sec. 14.25.310. Applicability of AS 14.25.310 - 14.25.590.
Sec. 14.25.320. Defined contribution retirement plan established.
Sec. 14.25.340. Contributions by members.
Sec. 14.25.345. Employment contributions mandatory.
Sec. 14.25.350. Contributions by employers.
Sec. 14.25.360. Rollover contributions and distributions.
Sec. 14.25.380. Limitations on contributions and benefits.
Sec. 14.25.400. Investment of individual accounts.
Sec. 14.25.410. Distribution election at termination.
Sec. 14.25.420. Forms of distribution.
Sec. 14.25.430. Manner of electing distributions.
Sec. 14.25.440. Distribution requirements.
Sec. 14.25.450. Designation of beneficiary.
Sec. 14.25.460. Rights under qualified domestic relations order.
Sec. 14.25.470. Eligibility for retirement and medical benefits.
Sec. 14.25.480. Medical benefits.
Sec. 14.25.485. Occupational disability benefits and reemployment of disabled members.
Sec. 14.25.486. Disability benefit adjustment.
Sec. 14.25.487. Occupational death benefit.
Sec. 14.25.488. Survivors' pension adjustment.
Sec. 14.25.490. Amendment and termination of plan.
Sec. 14.25.500. Exclusive benefit.
Sec. 14.25.510. Nonguarantee of returns, rates, or benefit amounts.
Sec. 14.25.520. Nonguarantee of employment.
Sec. 14.25.532. Pension forfeiture.
Sec. 14.25.550. Membership in teachers' and public employees' retirement systems.
Sec. 14.25.560. Legislators who have been teachers.
Sec. 14.25.580. Participation by Special Education Service Agency employees.
Sec. 14.25.582. Special rules for treatment of qualified military service.