Senate Sponsors: MAHAR. Short description: PENCD-DNST TCHR-ADVANCD DEGREE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Downstate Teacher Article of the Pension Code. Allows credit to be established for certain periods during which a current or former teacher ceased employment for the purpose of pursuing advanced studies in a field related to the person's work as a teacher. Effective immediately. PENSION NOTE (Pension Laws Commission) Fiscal impact cannot be determined; there would be a fiscal impact as only employee contributions, plus interest, are required to establish the 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