Grants retroactive membership with tier IV status in the New York state and local employees' retirement system to Dana Kerstanski

This bill grants Dana Kerstanski, a substitute custodian for the Warwick Valley school district, retroactive membership in the state and local employees' retirement system dating back to his start date in May 2006. To qualify, Kerstanski must file an application with the retirement system within one year of the law taking effect, and he will retain Tier IV status without receiving a refund of his past employee contributions. The Warwick Valley school district is responsible for covering all past service costs associated with this change, and the legislation takes effect immediately.