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20-28-10-1. Leave of Absence; Generally

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 […]

20-28-10-1. Leave of Absence; Generally

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 […]

20-28-10-10. Defense Service; Rights Under Teachers’ Retirement Fund

Sec. 10. (a) A teacher described in section 6(a) of this chapter retains the teacher’s contractual rights in the Indiana state teachers’ retirement fund. (b) Contributions and payments into the retirement fund shall be made in the same manner as they are made for a member of the fund who is granted a leave of […]

20-28-10-10. Defense Service; Rights Under Teachers’ Retirement Fund

Sec. 10. (a) A teacher described in section 6(a) of this chapter retains the teacher’s contractual rights in the Indiana state teachers’ retirement fund. (b) Contributions and payments into the retirement fund shall be made in the same manner as they are made for a member of the fund who is granted a leave of […]

20-28-10-11. Defense Service; Reinstatement Period

Sec. 11. (a) Not later than sixty (60) days after: (1) an honorable or medical discharge; or (2) release from active participation in the defense service; a teacher who has received a leave of absence for defense service shall return to the school corporation for reinstatement. The school corporation shall then reinstate the teacher. (b) […]

20-28-10-11. Defense Service; Reinstatement Period

Sec. 11. (a) Not later than sixty (60) days after: (1) an honorable or medical discharge; or (2) release from active participation in the defense service; a teacher who has received a leave of absence for defense service shall return to the school corporation for reinstatement. The school corporation shall then reinstate the teacher. (b) […]

20-28-10-12. Antidiscrimination; Marital Status

Sec. 12. A governing body or the governing body’s agent may not make or enforce a rule or regulation concerning the employment of teachers that discriminates because of marital status. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-6.1-6-11.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.12.

20-28-10-12. Antidiscrimination; Marital Status

Sec. 12. A governing body or the governing body’s agent may not make or enforce a rule or regulation concerning the employment of teachers that discriminates because of marital status. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-6.1-6-11.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.12.

20-28-10-13. Antidiscrimination; Residence Requirements

Sec. 13. (a) A governing body may not adopt residence requirements for teachers or other school employees in the governing body’s employment, assignment, or reassignment for services in a prescribed area. (b) A school corporation that violates subsection (a) is ineligible for state funds under all enactments regarding that subject. The secretary of education and […]

20-28-10-13. Antidiscrimination; Residence Requirements

Sec. 13. (a) A governing body may not adopt residence requirements for teachers or other school employees in the governing body’s employment, assignment, or reassignment for services in a prescribed area. (b) A school corporation that violates subsection (a) is ineligible for state funds under all enactments regarding that subject. The secretary of education and […]

20-28-10-14. Teacher’s Freedom of Association

Sec. 14. (a) A school corporation may not dismiss or suspend any employee because of affiliation with or activity in an organization unless that organization advocates: (1) the overthrow of the United States government by: (A) force; or (B) the use of violence; or (2) the violation of law; to achieve its objective. (b) A […]

20-28-10-14. Teacher’s Freedom of Association

Sec. 14. (a) A school corporation may not dismiss or suspend any employee because of affiliation with or activity in an organization unless that organization advocates: (1) the overthrow of the United States government by: (A) force; or (B) the use of violence; or (2) the violation of law; to achieve its objective. (b) A […]

20-28-10-15. Teacher as Public Office Candidate

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) […]

20-28-10-15. Teacher as Public Office Candidate

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) […]

20-28-10-16. Teacher Serving in the General Assembly

Sec. 16. (a) If a teacher serves in the general assembly, the teacher shall be given credit for the time spent in this service, including the time spent for council or committee meetings. The leave for this service does not diminish the teacher’s rights under the Indiana state teachers’ retirement fund or the teacher’s advancement […]

20-28-10-16. Teacher Serving in the General Assembly

Sec. 16. (a) If a teacher serves in the general assembly, the teacher shall be given credit for the time spent in this service, including the time spent for council or committee meetings. The leave for this service does not diminish the teacher’s rights under the Indiana state teachers’ retirement fund or the teacher’s advancement […]

20-28-10-17. School Counselors; Privileged or Confidential Information

Sec. 17. (a) Except as provided in IC 31-32-11-1, a school counselor is immune from disclosing privileged or confidential communication made to the counselor as a counselor by a student. (b) Except as provided in IC 31-32-11-1, the matters communicated are privileged and protected against disclosure. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-6.1-6-15.] As […]

20-28-10-17. School Counselors; Privileged or Confidential Information

Sec. 17. (a) Except as provided in IC 31-32-11-1, a school counselor is immune from disclosing privileged or confidential communication made to the counselor as a counselor by a student. (b) Except as provided in IC 31-32-11-1, the matters communicated are privileged and protected against disclosure. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-6.1-6-15.] As […]

20-28-10-18. Teacher’s Legal Recourse for Infringement of Rights and Privileges

Sec. 18. A teacher whose rights and privileges under sections 14 through 17 of this chapter are or are about to be infringed by a rule or regulation may, in accord with the law governing injunctions, seek to enjoin the school corporation from the infringement. A circuit or superior court shall issue the injunction if […]

20-28-10-18. Teacher’s Legal Recourse for Infringement of Rights and Privileges

Sec. 18. A teacher whose rights and privileges under sections 14 through 17 of this chapter are or are about to be infringed by a rule or regulation may, in accord with the law governing injunctions, seek to enjoin the school corporation from the infringement. A circuit or superior court shall issue the injunction if […]