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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 5Pt. 3Ch. 11Art. 3§ 20961 Service Credit Annual Limit

§ 20961 Service Credit Annual Limit

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§ 20961 Service Credit Annual Limit

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't get credit for more than one year of work in a single year.
  • •Even if you work extra hours or multiple jobs, it still only counts as one year.
  • •This rule started in 1996.

Example

If you work two different jobs in the same year, like being a teacher and a librarian,

you still only get credit for one year of work, not two.

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

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§ 20961 Service Credit Annual Limit

Credit for more than one year of service shall not be allowed for service rendered in any fiscal year. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 379, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

Credit for more than one year of servicefiscal year

Related Statutes

  • § 19775.2 Military Leave Pay Limits
  • § 20962 Service Credit Requirements
  • § 19775 Military Leave Salary Continuation
  • § 19775.1 Military Leave Pay Entitlement
  • § 19775.15 Military Leave Pay Differential

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 20961.
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