Teachers not eligible to participate in local funds

Any teacher employed by an employer operating a local retirement fund who is not eligible for membership in the local retirement fund shall be eligible for membership in the system established by chapters 34-37 of this title, and shall contribute to and participate in the benefits of chapters 34-37 of this title. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 9; T.C.A., § 8-3933(1). Any teacher employed by an employer operating a local retirement fund who is not eligible for membership in the local retirement fund shall be eligible for membership in the system established by chapters 34-37 of this title, and shall contribute to and participate in the benefits of chapters 34-37 of this title. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 9; T.C.A., § 8-3933(1).