PURPOSE: This rule outlines the criteria for application by a metropolitan school district to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for waivers to allow qualified retired teachers to teach in the metropolitan school district pursuant to section 105.269, RSMo. (1) As used in this rule, unless specifically provided otherwise, the following term shall be defined as follows:

1. (A) Retired teacher—any retired teacher who taught in any metropolitan school district and who receives retirement benefits from the St. Louis Public Schools Retirement 5 CSR 30-345

System. (2) Any metropolitan school district may employ retired teachers as provided by section 105.269, RSMo.

AUTHORITY: section 105.269, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed Sept. 30, 1999, effective March 30, 2000. Amended: Filed Sept. 20, 2018, effective May 30, 2019. *Original authority: 105.269, RSMo 1999, amended 2001.