Terms Used In Florida Statutes 238.32

  • Department: means the Department of Management Services. See Florida Statutes 238.01
  • Member: means any person included in the membership of the retirement system as provided in…. See Florida Statutes 238.01
  • Service: means service as a teacher as described in subsection (3) rendered while a member of the retirement system. See Florida Statutes 238.01
The Department of Management Services may in its discretion allow or deny a member service credit in disputed or doubtful cases for employment in Florida and out-of-state schools in order to serve the best interests of the state and the member, subject to the membership dates set forth in s. 238.06(4).