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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 20. Education § 20-28-10-15 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-20-education/in-code-sect-20-28-10-15/
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