{"code":"EDC","codeName":"Education Code","section":"26700","citation":"Ed. Code, § 26700","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 8. Rights to Benefits [26700. - 26704.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-1/division-1/part-14/chapter-8"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 592, Sec. 16.   Effective January 1, 1996.","effective":"1996-01-01","html":"<p>A participant has a vested right to a retirement benefit equal in amount to the total balance of credits in his or her employee account and employer account. The right accrues when a person becomes a participant.</p>","text":"A participant has a vested right to a retirement benefit equal in amount to the total balance of credits in his or her employee account and employer account. The right accrues when a person becomes a participant.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/rights-to-benefits-26700","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}