{"code":"EDC","codeName":"Education Code","section":"26138","citation":"Ed. Code, § 26138","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 1. GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32527.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-1"},{"name":"DIVISION 1. GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32527.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-1/division-1"},{"name":"PART 14. STATE TEACHERS’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM CASH BENEFIT PROGRAM [26000. - 28101.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-1/division-1/part-14"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Definitions [26100. - 26145.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-1/division-1/part-14/chapter-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 965, Sec. 246.   Effective January 1, 1999.","effective":"1999-01-01","html":"<p>“Retirement date” means the date the benefit under this part becomes payable to a participant who has applied for a retirement benefit from the plan under this part.</p>","text":"“Retirement date” means the date the benefit under this part becomes payable to a participant who has applied for a retirement benefit from the plan under this part.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/definitions-26138","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}