Code of Massachusetts Regulations
807 CMR - TEACHERS' RETIREMENT BOARD
Title 807 CMR 10.00 - MATERNITY SERVICE PURCHASES
Section 10.04 - Service That Can Be Purchased or Received
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(1) A member may purchase or receive creditable service pursuant to M.G.L. c. 32, § 4(1)(g1/2) or 4(1)(g3/4) for any Maternity Leave that begins before January 1, 1975, even if such Leave extends beyond that date.
(2) A member may purchase or receive creditable service service pursuant to M.G.L. c. 32, § 4(1)(g1/2) or 4(1)(g3/4) equal to the duration of each Maternity Leave, up to a maximum of four years.
(3) In no event may a member purchase or receive more than the statutory maximum of four years, regardless of the number of Maternity Leaves.
(4) A member shall be credited with service equal to the full years and full months of the Maternity Leave (i.e. full-time credit, not pro-rated).
(5) One year shall equal the member's normal work year immediately preceding the Maternity Leave. A member can purchase or receive only those months normally worked immediately before the Maternity Leave.