Senate Sponsors: PARKER. Short description: PEN CD-CHGO TCHR-LEAVE ABSENCE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Chicago Teacher Article of the Pension Code. Eliminates certain restrictions on the types of leave of absence for which credit may be established. Increases the maximum total leave from 12 to 36 months. Allows persons already receiving a retirement pension to apply until January 1, 2001 for this credit and have their pensions recalculated. Amends the State Mandates Act to require imple- mentation without reimbursement. Effective immediately. PENSION NOTE (Pension Laws Commission) Fiscal impact cannot be determined; there would be a cost as contributions would not cover full cost of service credit. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status