Early Retirement Incentive Programs for Teachers.

Tarter, Scott E.; McCarthy, Martha M.

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ERIC Number: EJ422771

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1989

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Early Retirement Incentive Programs for Teachers.

Tarter, Scott E.; McCarthy, Martha M.

Journal of Education Finance, v15 n2 p119-33 Fall 1989

Despite their popularity, early retirement incentive programs (ERIPs) remain controversial. Although early retirement may be appealing to some teachers, others bristle at being shoved into retirement. Following a historical overview, this article summarizes recent state legislation and addresses ERIP legal status under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. Includes 54 footnotes. (MLH)

Descriptors: Age Discrimination, Aging in Academia, Early Retirement, Educational Finance, Elementary Secondary Education, Incentives, Retirement Benefits, State Legislation, Teacher Retirement

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative; Translations

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Age Discrimination in Employment Act 1967

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