by Nyamekye Daniel, The Center Square | May 10, 2021 07:00 PM Print this article A bill that would change how teachers get paid for time off is on its way to the North Carolina Senate. House Bill 362 would allow teachers to receive their full salary on any day they take personal leave if they provide a reason for the leave request. Current law only guarantees teachers a full salary when they take personal time off on a workday when students do not attend school. Rep. Jeffrey Elmore, R-Alexander, who introduced the bill, said it would increase state support of teachers. “This bill creates an avenue for teachers to be able to utilize their personal leave benefit without being docked $50 a day from their pay,” Elmore said.