Education Code section 22653

(a)

The nonmember spouse who is awarded a separate account under this part pursuant to Section 22652 is not a member of the Defined Benefit Program based on that award. The nonmember spouse is entitled only to rights and benefits based on that award explicitly established by this chapter.

(b)

This section shall not be construed to limit any right arising from the account of a nonmember spouse under this part that exists because the nonmember spouse is or was employed to perform creditable service subject to coverage by the Defined Benefit Program.

Source: Section 22653, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=EDC§ionNum=22653. (accessed May 26, 2025).

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Last Updated

May 12, 2025

§ 22653’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/education_code_section_22653

Original Source: Section 22653, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=EDC§ionNum=22653. (last accessed May 12, 2025).