February 26, 2026

TRA Board Legislative Agenda - Item of Interest

Taken directly from a TRA presentation on February 25 to the Pension Commission. Note the change to 2030 of the earnings limitations for annuitants, and the lowering of the age for those returning to work.

2026 TRA Board Legislative Platform | Return-to-Work changes:

• Suspend the reemployed annuitants’ earnings limitation through 2030; and

• Lower the age a retiring teacher can enter into a return-to-work agreement with their employer, from 62 to 59-1/2.

Letters to Legislative Committees

MASA joined other education organizations this week in sending letters to legislators to share feedback on proposed legislation heard in committee. The letters follow.

• Education Organizations Safe Schools Letter

• HF3401 Letter

Question of the Week?

Do you have a strike plan? A new superintendent is facing the possibility of a strike very soon. If you have a strike plan, please send it to deb.henton@mnasa.org and I will forward it immediately. Thank you for your help!

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