April 2026

Get ready for liftoff!

TRSL’s new member portal, myTRSL, is replacing Member Access.

Over the next few weeks, registration instructions for myTRSL will be rolled out to active members through their employers. It’s important to complete your registration for the new member portal since your current Member Access login and password will not work with myTRSL.

The instructions will include a how-to video and step-by-step guides, but we’re confident that registering will be a snap.

myTRSL is more than a fresh, new look. It offers improved navigation, enhanced security, and added tools for every mile of your retirement journey.

What you should know about Constitutional Amendment 3

We’ve put together resources on the constitutional amendment involving TRSL that you’ll see on the May 16 ballot.

Constitutional Amendment 3 proposes making a one-time payment to TRSL’s unfunded accrued liability (UAL) as a way to permanently fund teacher and school support staff pay increases.

To learn more, you can:

Read our fact sheet.
Join us for a webinar at 4 p.m.,Wednesday, April 22.

Gov. Jeff Landry asked TRSL to share with our membership a letter from himself and other state officials on this topic. Read the letter here.

The 2026 Regular Legislative Session kicked off March 9 and must adjourn by 6 p.m., June 1. TRSL is tracking a number of bills that affect TRSL.

Want to receive legislative updates via email? Sign up for TRSL eNews and select “Legislation” under topics of interest.

Qualifying is underway

Qualifying is underway for five seats on TRSL’s Board of Trustees. If you’re interested in serving, you have until 4:30 p.m., April 30 to submit a letter of intent.

Wondering what it means to serve? Our FAQs and short webinar answer your biggest questions.

Ready to sign up? Click on the links below to see eligibility and qualifying requirements:

District 1*: Must be an actively working TRSL member employed in Ascension, Jefferson, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. James, or St. John the Baptist parishes.

District 7*: Must be an actively working TRSL member employed in Acadia, Calcasieu, Cameron, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Mary, or Vermilion parishes.

Superintendents*: Must be an actively working TRSL member employed as a city or parish school superintendent.

Colleges/Universities*: Must be an actively working TRSL member employed by a state college or university.

Retirees: Must be a TRSL member who has retired no later than April 30, 2026. TRSL retirees who have returned to work are also eligible.

*Includes members who are participating in DROP or working after DROP

SAVE THE DATE: TRSL will be at Teacher Leader Summit!
Let's go Team TRSL!

We're gearing up to put you in the retirement planning zone at the Louisiana Department of Education’s 2026 Teacher Leader Summit!

Be sure to stop by our booth and attend one of our sessions on retirement: Teach. Inspire. Retire with TRSL.

Happy 90th birthday to TRSL!
2026 marks TRSL’s 90th birthday. That’s a milestone worthy of celebrating!

In 90 years, the world’s evolved from Studebakers to spaceships. What hasn’t changed is the reliability of a TRSL retirement benefit. Our members retire knowing they’ll never outlive their benefit, even if they live to 90 and beyond.