The pensions of teachers and public employees are the hot topic this spring in the Illinois General Assembly and in state capitals all over the country. Teachers are bombarded almost daily with proposals, counter-proposals and political debate. The only common threads are uncertainty about the future and detailed answers about the core issues.

TRS does not take the lead in advocating for or against legislative proposals before Congress, the Illinois General Assembly, local governments or school districts. The TRS Board of Trustees does take official positions on legislative proposals from time to time. Equally important, TRS provides factual information and analysis to policy makers, members and the general public. This page is designed to provide members and the public with facts related to various issues and concerns.