Disability Retirement. Unit members who are disabled shall apply for and begin disability retirement status with the State Teachers’ Retirement System at the earliest possible time. Sick leave may not be used as an alternative to disability retirement benefits. Unit members who are approved for STRS disability retirement shall choose one of the following two options for their remaining sick leave, if any:
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Samples: Master Agreement, Master Agreement, Tfaster Agreement
Disability Retirement. Unit All bargaining unit members who are disabled shall apply for and begin disability retirement status with the State Teachers’ Teachers Retirement System at the earliest possible time. Sick leave may not be used as an alternative to disability retirement benefits. Unit members who are approved for STRS disability retirement shall choose one of the following two options for their remaining sick leave, if any:
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Samples: dam.assets.ohio.gov, dam.assets.ohio.gov, serb.ohio.gov