On June 30, 2023, PERA sent an email to all School and DPS division employers regarding substitute teachers. The purpose of that email was to clarify that all substitute teachers must be members of PERA regardless of whether the school or district fills those roles using a third party (Scoot Education). This means that both member and employer contributions are due, as well as working retiree and employer contributions if the individual is a PERA retiree. PERA will enforce its clarified position beginning with the 2024-2025 school year.

For more information regarding Colorado PERA and how this change effects you, please visit the link below:

Colorado PERA

To learn more about the benefit basics and to register for a webinar with Colorado PERA, please visit the link below:

Colorado PERA

FAQ

1. What happens if I do not want to participate in PERA?
   • Please contact your PERA representative. Please visit this website ****to learn more.
2. When can I expect the first deduction?
   • Deductions will begin on the 9/27/2024 payroll period.
3. Can I expect the same deduction each week?
   • Yes, you can expect the same 11% deduction from your net pay but the total dollar amount will vary based on the role you work, where you work, and the number of hours that you work that week .
4. How often will deductions occur?
   • 11% each paycheck
5. What if I am already a member of PERA?
   • Please contact your PERA representative. Please visit this website ****to learn more.
6. How do I check my PERA status or if I am a PERA retiree?
   • Please contact your PERA representative. Please visit this website to learn more.
7. How do I check a school’s PERA status?
   • Please visit this website to learn more.
8. Does this apply to all campuses?
   • PERA deduction rates will vary based on a school or network’s designation with PERA.  Please visit this website to learn more.
9. Why is Scoot Education doing this?
   • Scoot Education and all third party vendors have been legally mandated by the state of Colorado to enroll in PERA benefits. Please visit this website ****to learn more.
10. Where can I find the employer contribution rate I will receive?
    • An employer contribution is provided to PERA each payroll cycle when contributing to you Colorado PERA account. Employer contribution rates can be found at their website.

Want to learn more about PERA? Please visit their website.