Massachusetts § 41B - Leaves of absence; Peace Corps
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 41B — Leaves of absence; Peace Corps, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 41B. Leaves of absence; Peace Corps
Section 41B. A school superintendent shall grant to a teacher who has been accepted to serve in the Peace Corps of the United States and who is currently in good standing in a public school of the commonwealth a leave of absence for the term of such service. Such leave shall be without pay and shall not be counted as creditable service for retirement purposes but such member shall be restored to his previous or a similar position, with the same status, pay, length of service credit and seniority, whenever applicable, as he held on the date of such leave of absence.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 41B
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 41B cover?
Section 41B ("Leaves of absence; Peace Corps") 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 § 41B?
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