Texas § 21.452 DEVELOPMENTAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE.

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§ 21.452 — DEVELOPMENTAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE.

Texas § 21.452

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Tex. Education Code Code Ann. § 21.452 (2026).

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Sec. 21.452. DEVELOPMENTAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE.

(a)The board of trustees of a school district may grant a developmental leave of absence for study, research, travel, or another suitable purpose to an employee who:

(1)is employed in a position requiring a permanent teaching certificate; and

(2)has served in the same school district at least five consecutive school years.

(b)The board may grant a developmental leave of absence for one school year at one-half salary or for one-half of a school year at full salary paid to the employee in the same manner, on the same schedule, and with the same deductions as if the employee were on full-time duty.

(c)An employee on developmental leave continues to be a member of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and is entitled to participate in program

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Sec. 21.452. DEVELOPMENTAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE. (a) The board of trustees of a school district may grant a developmental leave of absence for study, research, travel, or another suitable purpose to an employee who:
(1) is employed in a position requiring a permanent teaching certificate; and
(2) has served in the same school district at least five consecutive school years.
(b) The board may grant a developmental leave of absence for one school year at one-half salary or for one-half of a school year at full salary paid to the employee in the same manner, on the same schedule, and with the same deductions as if the employee were on full-time duty.
(c) An employee on developmental leave continues to be a member of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and is entitled to participate in programs, hold memberships, and receive benefits afforded by employment in the school district.