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HomeEducation CodeCh. 25§ 24006 Disability Allowance For Members

§ 24006 Disability Allowance For Members

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§ 24006 Disability Allowance For Members

Key Takeaways

  • •If you get disabled and qualify, you get half of your final pay every year, paid monthly.
  • •You get an extra 10% of your final pay for each kid you have, up to 4 kids.
  • •The most extra you can get is 40% (for 4 kids), so the biggest total is 90% of your final pay.

Example

A firefighter gets hurt on the job and can't work anymore. They have 2 kids.

The firefighter will get half of their final pay every year. Plus, they get an extra 10% for each kid, so 20% more. That means they get 70% of their final pay every year, paid monthly.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 24006 Disability Allowance For Members

Upon qualification for disability under this part, a member shall receive an annual allowance equal to 50 percent of final compensation payable in monthly installments. The allowance shall be increased by 10 percent of final compensation for each dependent child, to a maximum of four dependent children. (Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 965, Sec. 151. Effective January 1, 1999.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

disabilityannual allowancefinal compensationdependent child

Related Statutes

  • § 24001 Disability Allowance Eligibility
  • § 24003 Medical Documentation Requirement
  • § 24007 Disability Allowance Calculation Rules
  • § 24009 Child Portion Disability Reduction
  • § 22123.5 Dependent Child Eligibility Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 24006.
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