N.Y. Education Law § 113: Leaves of absence to professional members of the department

§ 113. Leaves of absence to professional members of the department.

The department, subject to such regulations as the commissioner may

promulgate, may grant any professional member of the staff of the

department an extended leave of absence for advanced study, research,

professional writing or other experience of recognized professional

value, for not to exceed one year in seven at the rate of not to exceed

one-half the regular salary paid, or for not to exceed six months with

salary at full rate for such leave. The balance of salaries

appropriated for such persons, or so much thereof as may be necessary,

may be applied during the period of such absence for the purpose of the

salaries of substitutes to take the place of the persons thus on leave.

Not more than five such leaves of absence shall be granted during any

one fiscal year.