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Dear Mr. Bussie:

You have requested clarification of Opinion Number 92-69 specifically, page three, paragraph two, sentence two which states:

"Therefore, relying on the above information, it is the opinion of this office that the commission member was placed on `approved' leave of absence by her employing school board on a temporary basis to serve on the State Advisory Commission on Teacher Education and Certification and is still `employed' as set forth in LSA-R.S. 17:31".

In addressing your request for an Attorney General's Opinion it was not our office's intention restrict a teacher's leave of absence to a situation in which he or she is required to serve on the State's Advisory Commission. We prefer to rephrase the sentence to read:

"Therefore, relying on the above information, it is the opinion of this office that the commission member was placed on `approved' leave of absence by her employing school board on a temporary basis and may therefore, serve on the State Advisory Commission on Teacher Education and Certification and is still `employed' as set forth in LSA-R.S. 17:31."

I hope this clarification is sufficient to satisfy your concerns. If, I can be of further assistance, please contact me.

Yours very truly,

RICHARD P. IEYOUB Attorney General

BY: BETH A. CONRAD Assistant Attorney General

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