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CETA GUIDELINESChapter 291 of the Laws of 1998 extended original legislation that defined retirement rights for teachers employed under the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA). The guidelines are:
OBTAINING CREDITWhile Chapter 291 prohibits CETA employees from joining NYSTRS on or after September 1, 1975, these employees may eventually be entitled to receive some retirement credit for their CETA service if they join the System at a later date as a result of regular employment as a teacher (non-CETA). After a member is credited with five years of regular teaching service, they may claim up to four years of CETA employment, as long as:
Such a claim must be made within one year after the completion of five years of creditable service. Once claimed and verified, the member must pay the appropriate employee contributions plus interest. In addition, the employer will be billed for the appropriate employer share plus interest. All payments must be made within a time period of at least 1 year but not greater than the amount of service being purchased. Questions regarding CETA service should be directed to our Service Crediting Unit at (800) 356-3128, Ext. 6030 (447-2900 if calling from the Albany area).
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