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LIVINGSTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's former high school baseball coach is urging the governor to sign into law a bill that would allow retired teachers to keep coaching without risking their pensions.
The measure that received final passage on Thursday would cover coaching stipends of $10,000 or less.
Under current law, retired teachers must end their relationships with a school district for 180 days before they can coach or risk losing pension benefits.
Tony Hope was Christie's baseball coach at Livingston High School where Christie was a catcher and first baseman on a championship team 34 years ago.
Hope tells The Home News Tribune (http://mycj.co/1yU0N6Z ) Christie is aware of the value of long-term coaches and he's sure Christie will agree there's no legitimate reason for the rule.
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Information from: Home News Tribune (East Brunswick, N.J.) , http://www.mycentraljersey.com
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