N.Y. Retirement & Social Security Law Section 1311
Election of benefit enhancements

a.

The state of New York may elect to provide employees who hold a position represented by the recognized collective bargaining units affiliated with the New York state united teachers employee organization as certified by his or her employer the benefit enhancements provided for in § 1312 (Benefit enhancements)section thirteen hundred twelve of this article.

b.

Such election is made by the governor to the retirement system upon receipt of a request by the New York state united teachers employee organization.

Source: Section 1311 — Election of benefit enhancements, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/RSS/1311 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Feb. 28, 2026).

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