Adoption of an Infant. Any teacher on tenure adopting an infant child shall, and any non-tenure teacher may, receive similar (maternity) leave which shall commence upon her receiving de facto custody of said infant, or earlier if necessary to fulfill the requirements for the adoption. No teacher on maternity leave shall, on the basis of said leave, be denied the opportunity to substitute in the district in the area of her certification or competence.
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