Senate Sponsors: JONES,W. Short description: PEN CD-DNST TCHR-BUY CREDITS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Downstate Teacher Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Allows purchase of service credit for up to 2 years prior to July 1, 1983 during which the applicant was not employed as a teacher and during which the applicant was pregnant, adopting a child under 3 years of age, or engaged in the care of a natural or adopted child under 3 years of age. Requires a subsequent return to service of at least one year. Effective immediately. PENSION NOTE (Pension Laws Commission) The fiscal impact of SB 380 cannot be determined as the number of women who will purchase the credit is unknown. However, the System estimates that the contributions for those purchasing credit will cover 50%-60% of the actuarial cost. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status