16 NCAC 06C .0405         LEAVE WITHOUT PAY

(a)  A local school administrative unit shall allow leaves of absence without pay for permanent employees under the following circumstances:

(1)           The employee is on military leave without pay in accordance with 25 NCAC 01E .0802–.0821.

(2)           The employee gives birth to or adopts a child. The employee may take up to 12 months of leave without pay, beginning on the date of the birth or finalization of the adoption. This provision is in addition to any paid parental leave to which the employee may be entitled under Rule .0408 of this Section.

(3)           Other such circumstances deemed appropriate by the local superintendent or designee in accordance with policies adopted by the local board of education.

(b)  The employee shall provide advanced notice to the LSAU of the employee's request for a leave of absence, in accordance with policies adopted by the local board of education.

(c)  The LSAU shall determine the start and end dates for a leave of absence, except for military leave without pay.

(d)  The LSAU may provide a leave of absence to allow the employee to pursue an educational degree or other credential but shall not use state funds to pay any substitute employee hired to fulfill the duties of the absent employee.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 115C‑12(8); 115C-336.1; 115C‑408; 126-8.6;

Eff. July 1, 1986;

Amended Eff. March 1, 1990;

Readopted Eff. July 1, 2026.