The South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) offers the option of a defined benefit plan to all Laurens School District 55 employees. All employees -- except bus drivers, temporary employees, and substitutes -- are required to contribute at the specified rate of nine percent (9%). Employee contributions are on a pre-tax basis. Benefits and vesting rights are defined by SCRS. For details, visit PEBA Retirement Benefits.

Enrollment is required within 30 days of the hire date. Employees that do not make an election within 30 days will be defaulted into SCRS.

Laurens County

South Carolina Retirement System

Plan Now for the Future

Basic Retirement Plan (SCRS)

Optional Retirement Plan (SC ORP)

SCRS Beneficiary Form

It's your choice

South Carolina Deferred Compensation 401k and 457

Social Security Administration

Medicare