18A:30-8 - Athletic competition on world, Pan American or Olympic level; reimbursement by state - New Jersey Statutes

18A:30-8.  Athletic competition on world, Pan American or Olympic level; reimbursement by state
    Any school district employee who qualifies as a member of the United States  team for athletic competition on the world, Pan American or Olympic level, in a  sport contested in either Pan American or Olympic competitions, shall be  granted a leave of absence with pay and without loss of rights, privileges and  benefits and without interruption of membership in any retirement system for  the purpose of preparing for and engaging in the competition.  The paid leave  granted pursuant to this act shall be no more than 90 calendar days in 1 year  or the combined days of the official training camp and competition, whichever  is less.

    Any school district which grants employees leaves of absence pursuant to the  provisions of this act shall be reimbursed by the State, for the full amount of  the actual cost of employing substitutes for said employees.

     L.1978, c. 99, s. 2, eff. Aug. 14, 1978.