Arizona § 15-540 Suspension prior to dismissal of a certificated teacher; written charges; salary

Arizona Statutes

§ 15-540 — Suspension prior to dismissal of a certificated teacher; written charges; salary

Arizona § 15-540

Title 15Arizona Revised Statutes

Ch. 5SCHOOL EMPLOYEES

Art. 3Certification and Employment of School Employees

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Bluebook

Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 15-540 (2026).

Text

A.Upon a written statement of charges adopted by the governing board charging a certificated teacher of the school district with cause for suspension without pay or dismissal, the governing board may immediately place the teacher on administrative leave of absence and give him notice of the administrative leave of absence.

B.The notice of administrative leave of absence shall be in writing and be served upon the teacher personally or by United States registered mail addressed to the teacher at his last known address.

C.Any teacher who is placed on administrative leave of absence pursuant to this section shall continue to be paid regular salary during the period of administrative leave of absence.

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A. Upon a written statement of charges adopted by the governing board charging a certificated teacher of the school district with cause for suspension without pay or dismissal, the governing board may immediately place the teacher on administrative leave of absence and give him notice of the administrative leave of absence.

B. The notice of administrative leave of absence shall be in writing and be served upon the teacher personally or by United States registered mail addressed to the teacher at his last known address.

C. Any teacher who is placed on administrative leave of absence pursuant to this section shall continue to be paid regular salary during the period of administrative leave of absence.