KRS 161.716: Federal laws take precedence over Kentucky statutes pertaining to

Teachers' Retirement System.

In the event that federal laws are in conflict with the Kentucky Revised Statutes

pertaining to the Teachers' Retirement System, federal laws shall take pre cedence. When

necessary to comply with federal laws, the board of trustees may defer or stop payments

of allowances until the conflict is resolved. The board of trustees shall adopt such

regulations as are necessary to remove any conflicts with federal law s and to protect the

interests of the members, survivors of members and the system.