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Extended Leave of Absences

To apply for a new Leave of Absence, fill out the New Leave Request form to submit your request. You must use your HCPSS account to submit the request.

To request a change the start and/or end date of an existing approved Leave of Absence, please contact your Leave Specialist.

Negotiated Agreement Disclosure

HCPSS employees should consult their negotiated agreement as it pertains to eligibility, duration and requirements for extended leaves of absence.

  • Howard County Education Association (HCEA) – Article 17
  • Education Support Professionals (ESP) – Article 7
  • American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) – Articles 8 and 9
  • Howard County Administrators Association (HCAA) – Article 8
  • Food Service Association (FSA) – Article 6

View additional information on negotiated agreements →

Overview of Each Condition

Study/Professional

Childrearing