Retired teachers from public and private schools may become eligible for Brazil’s National Teacher ID Card (CNDB). The proposal was approved by the Education Committee of Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies and must still pass through other stages in the National Congress.
Bill 1,987/2026 amends Law 15,202/2025, which established the card. The initiative seeks to ensure that retirement does not prevent teachers from being identified as members of the profession or accessing cultural and social benefits. The text also recognizes teachers’ careers and maintains their connection to the profession after retirement.
The proposal received a favorable report from its rapporteur, Deputy Pastor Gil (PL-MA), and now goes to the Constitution, Justice and Citizenship Committee for consideration. If approved at that stage, it could go directly to the Senate without a vote by the full Chamber. To take effect, it must still be approved by both houses of Congress.
