Massachusetts § 31C - Schools and colleges; non-teaching positions; vacation time
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 31C — Schools and colleges; non-teaching positions; vacation time, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31C. Schools and colleges; non-teaching positions; vacation time
Section 31C. Any officer or employee of the commonwealth, employed in a non-teaching position in any school or college within any department of the commonwealth, whose regular service is rendered between September 1 and June 30, may be granted the vacation leave to which the officer or employee is entitled either during the period of the officer or employee's regular service, or after the expiration of said period, as is determined by the employing authority of such officer and employee. Funds made available by appropriation for the payment of personal services required in the operation and maintenance of such schools shall be available for the payment of vacations, which, under the authority of this section, are granted to be taken after the termination of the period of regular service of an officer or employee subject to this section.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 31C
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 31C cover?
Section 31C ("Schools and colleges; non-teaching positions; vacation time") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. 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 Massachusetts § 31C?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 31C apply to my situation?
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