{"code":"EDC","codeName":"Education Code","section":"27002","citation":"Ed. Code, § 27002","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 11. Death Benefit [27000. - 27008.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-1/division-1/part-14/chapter-11"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 592, Sec. 16.   Effective January 1, 1996.","effective":"1996-01-01","html":"<p>If the participant died prior to commencement of an annuity, the death benefit shall be an amount that is equal to the sum of the participant’s employee account and employer account.</p>","text":"If the participant died prior to commencement of an annuity, the death benefit shall be an amount that is equal to the sum of the participant’s employee account and employer account.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/death-benefit-27002","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}