HB 23-1093 Summary

• Extends sabbatical leave eligibility to higher education staff in management positions (directors up to vice presidents), in addition to faculty members.

• Requires staff sabbatical plans to specify how the activity will enhance professional growth, institutional reputation, student education, and knowledge in their area of expertise.

• Limits sabbaticals to once every seven years per individual and prohibits subsequent sabbaticals for those who fail to meet stated goals in their sabbatical plan.

• Requires governing boards to approve all sabbaticals in advance and mandates participants ensure compliance with institutional sabbatical policies and requirements.

• Final sabbatical reports must be submitted to governing boards and are open public records that cannot be included in personnel files.