Teachers' withdrawal from fund - Refund

When a teacher terminates covered employment, the teacher may claim a refund of assessments paid to the fund during membership. A teacher wishing to claim a refund of assessments must request an application from the administrative office, complete the form, and return it for processing. Once the application has been processed, the refund will be paid the first day of the month following the expiration of one hundred twenty calendar days from the last date of covered employment. The waiting period may be waived by the board if the teacher produces evidence that the teacher will not be returning to covered employment in North Dakota. The following written evidence is required before the board will grant a waiver: 1. Proof of resignation or nonrenewal of contract; 2. Proof that the teacher's employer has accepted the resignation, i.e., letter or copy of official school board minutes; and 3. Proof that the individual has either accepted noncovered employment or permanently relocated out of state, or a medical statement from a medical provider attesting to nonemployment during the upcoming school year for medical reasons. No refund can be issued to a teacher who has terminated a teaching position only for the summer months or for a leave of absence.