A key priority of the state in this regard probably should be a funding plan to address CalSTRS’ unfunded liabilities. Additional funding from the state, districts, and/or teachers of over $3 billion per year (and growing over time) likely will be required to keep CalSTRS solvent and retire its unfunded liabilities over the next several decades. Under a resolution approved by both houses of the Legislature this year, CalSTRS will submit several proposals in February 2013 for how to better fund the system in the future. Assisting UC in rebuilding the funding status of its pension system is another.
