33. Notwithstanding the provisions of any law to the contrary, any former employee of the Department of Higher Education who was a participant in the alternate benefits program, P.L.1969, c.242 (C. 18A:66-168 et seq.), and who has continued in uninterrupted service with the State may continue to participate in the alternate benefits program on the same terms as other eligible employees.

L.1994,c.48,s.33.