California § 44966 - The governing board of any school district may grant any employee of the district
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 44966 — The governing board of any school district may grant any employee of the district, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44966. The governing board of any school district may grant any employee of the district
The governing board of any school district may grant any employee of the district employed in a position requiring certification qualifications, a leave of absence for not to exceed one year for the purpose of permitting study or travel by the employee which will benefit the schools and pupils of the district. The governing board may provide that the leave of absence be taken in separate six-month periods or separate quarters rather than for a continuous one-year period, provided that the leave of absence for both of the separate six-month periods or any or all quarters shall be commenced and completed within a three-year period. Any period of service by the individual intervening between the two separate six-month periods or separate quarters of the leave of absence shall comprise a part of the service required for a subsequent leave of absence.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 44966
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 44966 cover?
Section 44966 ("The governing board of any school district may grant any employee of the district") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 44966?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 44966 apply to my situation?
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