Tennessee § 8-36-104 - Limitation on “average final compensation” in benefit computation for teachers employed by the University of Tennessee.

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§ 8-36-104. Limitation on “average final compensation” in benefit computation for teachers employed by the University of Tennessee.

Anything in chapters 34-37 of this title to the contrary notwithstanding, in determining any state annuity or lump sum death benefit payable to or on account of any retired teacher for any period of service in the employ of the University of Tennessee subsequent to September 1, 1955, shall be disregarded both for the purpose of computing the amount thereof and for the purpose of determining the teacher's eligibility for such benefits. In determining the average final compensation of a teacher having any such period of service subsequent to September 1, 1955, the teacher's earnable compensation shall be limited to two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) during any period between July 1, 1945 and July 1, 1949, and shall be limited to three thousand six hundred dollars ($3,600) during any other period prior to July 1, 1955. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 12; T.C.A., § 8-3937. Collateral References. Services included in computing period of service for purpose of teachers' seniority, salary, tenure, or retirement benefits. 56 A.L.R.5th 493.

Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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