49-13-117 - Leaves of absence for teachers.
49-13-117. Leaves of absence for teachers.
(a) If a teacher employed by an LEA makes a written request for an extended leave of absence to teach at a public charter school, the LEA may grant the leave. Any extensions are at the discretion of the LEA. The leave shall be governed by chapter 5, part 7 of this title, including, but not limited to, reinstatement, notice of intention to return, seniority, salary and insurance.
(b) The years of service acquired by a teacher while on a leave of absence to teach at a public charter school may, at the discretion of the local board, be used to obtain or determine tenure status.
(c) For salary rating purposes, a teacher shall receive credit for years of service acquired while teaching at a public charter school.
[Acts 2002, ch. 850, § 17.]