This calculator models pension projections for California public school employees participating in the California State Teachers Retirement System or CALSTRS. Pension101 calculator outputs are hypothetical estimates, for educational purposes only. Pension101 estimates are not official benefit calculations and Pension101 is not affiliated with CALSTRS. By continuing to use this tool you acknowledge and accept the limitations described in the 

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