{"code":"EDC","codeName":"Education Code","section":"26501","citation":"Ed. Code, § 26501","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 6. Contributions [26500. - 26507.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-1/division-1/part-14/chapter-6"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1048, Sec. 38.   Effective January 1, 1999.","effective":"1999-01-01","html":"<p>Except as provided in Section <a href=\"/edc/26504\">26504</a>, the participant shall contribute an amount equivalent to 4 percent of salary.</p>","text":"Except as provided in Section 26504, the participant shall contribute an amount equivalent to 4 percent of salary.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/contributions-26501","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}