• Senate Bill 500 dedicates $589 million to TRS to provide retired teachers with a $2,000 13th check on average.
• Senate Bill 500 also dedicates $524 million to make TRS actuarially sound, which needed to happen before the state can provide a cost of living adjustment down the line.
• Senate Bill 500 also dedicates $230.8 million to cover shortfalls at TRS and ensure retired teachers’ healthcare premiums do not increase.

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