Rhode Island § 16-17.1-3 § 16-17.1-3. Optional withdrawal of contributions to retirement system upon participation in another program — Notice.

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§ 16-17.1-3 — § 16-17.1-3. Optional withdrawal of contributions to retirement system upon participation in another program — Notice.

Rhode Island § 16-17.1-3

Title 16Education

Ch. 16-17.1Alternate Provisions for Retirement of Teachers in State Colleges [See Title 16 Chapter 97 â€” The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-17.1-3 (2026).

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§ 16-17.1-3. Optional withdrawal of contributions to retirement system upon participation in another
               program — Notice.
An employee who elects to participate in a program as provided under § 16-17.1-2(b) may further elect to withdraw the total amount of all contributions he or she has
            made to the state employees retirement system, provided that the state retirement
            board shall be notified in writing of the employee's intent to withdraw his or her
            contributions within ninety (90) days of the date upon which the employee becomes
            eligible to participate in a program. Upon the withdrawal of funds, which shall be
            effected within ninety (90) days follow

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§ 16-17.1-3. Optional withdrawal of contributions to retirement system upon participation in another program — Notice.

An employee who elects to participate in a program as provided under § 16-17.1-2(b) may further elect to withdraw the total amount of all contributions he or she has made to the state employees retirement system, provided that the state retirement board shall be notified in writing of the employee's intent to withdraw his or her contributions within ninety (90) days of the date upon which the employee becomes eligible to participate in a program. Upon the withdrawal of funds, which shall be effected within ninety (90) days following the state retirement board's receipt of notice that the employee is participating under a program, the employee shall thereby forfeit and relinquish all accrued rights as a member of the state employees retirement system.