Section 24609.
Cal. Education Code - EDC § 24609.
in effectAny allowance payable under this part to a retired member, that has accrued and remains unpaid at the time of his or her death, shall be paid to either of the following:
(a)
The option beneficiary entitled to payment in accordance with an option elected by the member.
(b)
The beneficiary entitled to receive the lump-sum death benefit provided upon death of a retired member if the member has not elected an option.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026