Mississippi § 25-11-401 - Eligibility for optional program.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 25-11-401 — Eligibility for optional program., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25-11-401. Eligibility for optional program.
There is established an optional retirement program for employees of the state institutions of higher learning included in Section 37-101-1, Mississippi Code of 1972, who are appointed or employed after July 1, 1990. To be eligible to participate in the optional retirement program, a newly appointed employee must: (i) Hold a teaching or administrative faculty position, or Hold a position as an intern or resident in training at the University Medical Center or the College of Veterinary Medicine at Mississippi State University under a teaching program at such institutions; and Be eligible for membership in the Public Employees’ Retirement System of Mississippi.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 25-11-401
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 25-11-401 cover?
Section 25-11-401 ("Eligibility for optional program.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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