Scheduled for release on November 30, 2004, the 403bCompare Web site is a retirement planning tool that will offer comprehensive, objective information about
403(b) vendors and the products they offer in California. Employees of the state’s local school districts, community college districts and county offices of education can use the site to learn more about the investment products offered through their employers and make better-informed investment decisions for their future.

California Education Code 25100 et seq requires the California State Teachers' Retirement System to develop, maintain and administer this registry of vendors and their products. All vendors who wish to offer tax-deferred 403(b) investment products in California must register with the site as of the November 30 implementation date.

Vendors can currently use the site to complete the registration process. Employees of local school districts, county offices of education and community college districts can also visit the site to learn more about the features that will be added in the coming months.