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In order to receive it, PEF members must hold a qualifying degree (Associate&#8217;s or higher) or a professional license issued by the State Education Department. Your agency human resource office will notify you how to submit such proof, but we estimate that the vast majority of PEF members will qualify. Part-time employees or those paid on other than an annual salaried basis will receive a prorated amount. 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