Analysis by PERS Shows that SB 822 Leaves Oregon Schools Struggling with High PERS Costs Through 2029

PERS actuaries predict that school district payroll rates will double between 2009 and 2017 even with SB 822 and its companion provision to skip payments into the system. By 2017-2019 rates above and beyond 2009-2011 levels will cost school districts statewide $1 billion more each biennium, or the equivalent of 4,500 teachers, and will remain at these high levels through 2029.  Read more.