AN ACT to allow sick leave and vacation leave to be transferred between a charter school and a local school administrative unit.

The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:

SECTION 1.(a)  Article 23 of Chapter 115C of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:

§ 115C‑336.2.  Transfer of leave.

The State Board shall adopt rules and regulations that allow sick leave and vacation leave to be transferred between a charter school and a local school administrative unit. Leave to be accepted by a local school administrative unit must not result in leave being accrued at a greater rate than the rate set by the Board.

SECTION 1.(b)  G.S. 115C‑218.90(a) is amended by adding a new subdivision to read:

(7)      Charter school employees shall be eligible for the transfer of sick leave and vacation leave as provided under G.S. 115C‑336.2.

SECTION 2.  This act is effective when it becomes law and applies to individuals employed by a local school administrative unit or a charter school on or after that date.