Indiana Code 5-10.4-4-7. Leaves of absence
(b) In each case of a teacher requesting a leave of absence to work in a federally supported educational project, the board must determine that the project is educational in nature and serves state citizens who might otherwise be served by the public schools or state educational institutions. The board shall make this determination for a one (1) year period, which is later subject to review and reapproval.
Terms Used In Indiana Code 5-10.4-4-7
- Year: means a calendar year, unless otherwise expressed. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(d) Notwithstanding any law, this section must be administered in a manner consistent with the federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. § 2601 et seq.). A member on a leave of absence that qualifies for the benefits and protections afforded by the Family and Medical Leave Act is entitled to receive credit for vesting and eligibility purposes to the extent required by the Family and Medical Leave Act but is not entitled to receive credit for service for benefit purposes unless the leave is described in subsection (a), (b), or (c).
[Pre-2006 Education Finance Recodification Citation: 21-6.1-4-5.]
As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.28. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.96.