Any member of the Teachers’ Retirement System who is now entitled to receive credit for prior service and whose service as a teacher, as defined in Section 16-25-1, was interrupted by service in the armed forces of the United States during World War I shall be eligible to receive prior service credit for such military service; provided, that such member submits proof under such rules and regulations as the Board of Control shall adopt to show:

(1) That he was employed as a teacher prior to April 1, 1917;
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Terms Used In Alabama Code 16-25-12

  • following: means next after. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • United States: includes the territories thereof and the District of Columbia. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • year: means a calendar year; but, whenever the word "year" is used in reference to any appropriations for the payment of money out of the treasury, it shall mean fiscal year. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
(2) That he entered directly into the armed forces of the United States from such teaching service; and
(3) That he returned to teaching service in the public schools of Alabama within one year following an honorable discharge from the armed forces.
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