Sec. 15. A governing body may not dismiss, suspend, or enforce a mandatory leave of absence on a teacher who is a candidate for public office unless evidence is submitted to the governing body that would substantiate a finding that the teacher's activity has:
(1) impaired the teacher's effectiveness in the teacher's service; or
(2) interfered with the performance of the teacher's contractual obligations.
A suspension is valid only during the period of the impairing activity.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-6.1-6-14(a).]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.12.
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