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Bill to grant 12‑month faculty 24 days paid leave draws NDUS opposition
Summary
Representative Eric Murphy told the House Education Committee HB 1179 would give 12‑month faculty 24 days of annual paid leave and create accrual/carryover rules; the North Dakota University System opposed the measure and questioned statutory authority and fiscal assumptions.
Representative Eric Murphy introduced House Bill 1179, which would establish paid annual leave for 12‑month faculty at public institutions governed by the State Board of Higher Education.
“Imagine a situation where you got no paid time off. None,” Murphy said, describing what he said has been the experience at one research institution for some 12‑month faculty. Murphy said the bill would provide 24 days of annual leave for 12‑month faculty, align practice across institutions and introduce tracking and accountability for faculty absences.
Murphy cited North Dakota State University policy language as an example of existing practice at one campus. Reading from NDSU policy 130, he told the committee, “annual leave for 12 month faculty ... is earned at a rate of 16 hours per month, 24 days per year. Annual leave will be prorated for those who are less than full time.” Murphy said the proposal is in part intended to normalize what already exists at some campuses…
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