Tennessee § 49-5-703 - Director's action on application.
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§ 49-5-703. Director's action on application.
Each request for leave must be acted upon in accordance with board policy, any negotiated contract or applicable state or federal law by the director of schools within fifteen (15) days. Each applicant shall be notified in writing of the action of the director of schools, and the beginning and ending dates of the leave that is granted. Acts 1973, ch. 175, § 1; 1975, ch. 51, § 1; T.C.A., § 49-1315; Acts 1997, ch. 365, § 2. Attorney General Opinions. Authority to grant additional leave, OAG 99-079, 1999 Tenn. AG LEXIS 79 (4/5/99).
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