Kentucky Administrative Regulations Title 102 - TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Here’s a refreshed overview of Kentucky Administrative Regulations, Title 102 – Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS):
📘 Title 102 Overview
Title 102, overseen by the Teachers’ Retirement System Board of Trustees, comprises Chapter 1 – General Rules (updated May 6, 2025) and Chapter 2 – Board of Trustees (last updated December 15, 2021) (apps.legislature.ky.gov).
🧾 Chapter 1 – General Rules (Sections 1:010–1:370)
This chapter regulates eligibility, benefits, contributions, disability, retirements, and financial protocols. Notable sections include:
1:010 – Rules school districts must follow regarding TRS
1:039 – Onboarding of new members (casetext.com)
1:045 – Transfers between retirement systems (casetext.com)
1:070 – Application process for service retirement (apps.legislature.ky.gov)
1:175 – Investment policies for TRS assets (regulations.justia.com)
1:280 – Service credit rules for the 3% retirement factor after 30 years (apps.legislature.ky.gov)
1:350 – Full actuarial cost purchase and related health benefits (apps.legislature.ky.gov)
1:361 – Disability retirement rules for TRS 4 members with <5 years’ service (new, May 6 2025) (apps.legislature.ky.gov)
1:320 & 1:380 – Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs) for TRS 1–3 and TRS 4 members (April 2025 & 3 days ago) (apps.legislature.ky.gov)
🏛 Chapter 2 – Board of Trustees (Sections 2:010–2:025)
Details Board structure, member qualifications, meetings, duties, and recordkeeping. Updated on December 15, 2021 (apps.legislature.ky.gov).
✅ Summary
Title 102 ensures comprehensive governance of TRS—including membership, retirement and disability processes, investment standards, inter-system coordination, and Board operations.
Regulatory changes as recent as May 6, 2025 reflect updates to key sections like investment policies, employer reporting, disability benefits for TRS 4, and QDRO procedures (apps.legislature.ky.gov).
🛠 Accessing the Regulations
You can read or download full text via:
Official KAR portal (apps.legislature.ky.gov) for searchable Title 102 regulations.
Cornell’s LII for user-friendly access and comparison of sections.
Kentucky Register for proposed rule updates and emergency regulations.
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