Senate Sponsors: CULLERTON. 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. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately. PENSION NOTE (Pension Laws Commission) The fiscal impact cannot be determined, as the amount of ser- vice credit that would be purchased is unknown. There would be a cost to the Fund as required contributions would not cover the full cost of 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