Sec. 1. (a) A school corporation may grant a teacher a leave of absence not to exceed one (1) year for:
(1) a sabbatical;
(2) a disability leave; or
(3) a sick leave.
(b) The school corporation may grant consecutive leaves to a teacher.
(c) A school corporation may grant partial compensation for a leave in an amount the school corporation determines. However, if a teacher on a sabbatical serves an employer that agrees to reimburse the school corporation in whole or in part of the amount of the teacher's regular salary, the school corporation may grant full or partial compensation.
(d) A teacher who is pregnant shall be granted a leave of absence for the period provided in and subject to section 5 of this chapter.
(e) The teacher has the right to return to a teaching position for which the teacher is certified or otherwise qualified under the rules of the state board.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-6.1-6-1(a).]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.90-2011, SEC.34; P.L.233-2015, SEC.219.
Structure Indiana Code
Chapter 10. Conditions of Employment
20-28-10-1. Leave of Absence; Generally
20-28-10-3. Leave of Absence; Sabbatical
20-28-10-4. Leave of Absence; Disability or Sick Leave
20-28-10-5. Leave of Absence; Pregnancy
20-28-10-6. Full-Time Defense Service
20-28-10-7. Defense Service; Professional or Established Teacher
20-28-10-8. Defense Service; Probationary Teacher
20-28-10-9. Defense Service; Teacher's Reinstatement Status
20-28-10-10. Defense Service; Rights Under Teachers' Retirement Fund
20-28-10-11. Defense Service; Reinstatement Period
20-28-10-12. Antidiscrimination; Marital Status
20-28-10-13. Antidiscrimination; Residence Requirements
20-28-10-14. Teacher's Freedom of Association
20-28-10-15. Teacher as Public Office Candidate
20-28-10-16. Teacher Serving in the General Assembly
20-28-10-17. School Counselors; Privileged or Confidential Information
20-28-10-18. Teacher's Legal Recourse for Infringement of Rights and Privileges