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HomeEducation CodeDiv. 1Pt. 14Ch. 1§ 26001 Retirement Plan Compliance Rules

§ 26001 Retirement Plan Compliance Rules

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§ 26001 Retirement Plan Compliance Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •The retirement plan for teachers must follow tax laws.
  • •The board can change the plan to follow new federal rules.
  • •They can adjust things like interest rates and earnings credits.
  • •They can also update the math used to calculate benefits.

Example

If the government changes tax rules for retirement plans, the Teachers’ Retirement Board can update the plan to match those rules.

This means if a new law says retirement plans must give at least 3% interest, the board can change the plan to make sure it gives at least 3%.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 26001 Retirement Plan Compliance Rules

The design and administration of the plan, including the Cash Balance Benefit Program, shall comply with the applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and the Revenue and Taxation Code. The Teachers’ Retirement Board may amend the plan to comply with the applicable federal laws and regulations to the extent permitted by law, to establish or revise the minimum interest rate, to declare additional earnings credit, to declare additional annuity credit, and to adopt and amend actuarial assumptions for all purposes under the plan. (Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 965, Sec. 229. Effective January 1, 1999.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

Cash Balance Benefit ProgramInternal Revenue CodeRevenue and Taxation CodeTeachers’ Retirement Board

Related Statutes

  • § 26000 Cash Balance Plan Eligibility
  • § 26002 Cash Balance Program Administration
  • § 22001.5 State Teachers Cash Balance Plan
  • § 26000.5 Employer Cash Balance Agreement
  • § 26000.6 Cash Balance Plan Merger

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 26001.
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