For your information, regarding the Ministry of Education's letter of interpretation - whether public leave can be granted for teachers who have traffic accidents on their way to and from work, requiring them to make statements at the police station, participate in mediation at local mediation committees, or appear in court as summoned by judicial authorities, and related questions about the definition of commuting.

Explanation:

1. According to the Ministry of Education's letter No. Tai Jiao Ren (San) Zi No. 1080098890 dated October 3, 108, attached.

A copy of the original letter is attached.

2. Article 4, Paragraph 1 of the Teacher Leave Regulations stipulates: "Teachers shall be granted public leave in the following circumstances. The duration shall be determined by the school based on actual needs: ..."

1. ... Six. Injury or illness requiring rest or treatment due to danger encountered during duty or commuting, with a duration not exceeding two years. ... Ten. ... Appearing as a witness or respondent based on legal obligations, with the school's consent. ..."

Six. Injury or illness requiring rest or treatment due to danger encountered during duty or commuting, with a duration not exceeding two years. ...

Ten. ... Appearing as a witness or respondent based on legal obligations, with the school's consent. ...

Ten. ... Appearing as a witness or respondent based on legal obligations, with the school's consent. ...

3. Furthermore, Article 22, Paragraph 4 of the Enforcement Rules of the Act for Retirement, Separation, and Pension of Public School Teachers and Staff (hereinafter referred to as the Pension Act) stipulates: "... The necessary route for commuting to and from the workplace referred to in subparagraph 1 of the preceding paragraph includes the following situations:"

1. The route from the place of residence to the workplace for commuting. 2. During meal times on a working day, the route from the workplace to the meal place and back. 3. The route from the workplace for commuting, directly returning to the place of residence. 4. The route from the workplace for commuting, directly returning to the hometown for visiting relatives or returning to the workplace for commuting. Paragraph 5: If a teacher or staff member deviates from the necessary route specified in the preceding paragraph due to traffic conditions and encounters a sudden and accidental dangerous incident, and it is objectively reasonable after verification of factors such as the starting point, route, method of transportation, and time, it shall be considered a necessary route.

1. The route from the place of residence to the workplace for commuting. 2. During meal times on a working day, the route from the workplace to the meal place and back. 3. The route from the workplace for commuting, directly returning to the place of residence. 4. The route from the workplace for commuting, directly returning to the hometown for visiting relatives or returning to the workplace for commuting.

1. The route from the place of residence to the workplace for commuting. 2. During meal times on a working day, the route from the workplace to the meal place and back. 3. The route from the workplace for commuting, directly returning to the place of residence. 4. The route from the workplace for commuting, directly returning to the hometown for visiting relatives or returning to the workplace for commuting.

3. The route from the workplace for commuting, directly returning to the place of residence. 4. The route from the workplace for commuting, directly returning to the hometown for visiting relatives or returning to the workplace for commuting.

4. The route from the workplace for commuting, directly returning to the hometown for visiting relatives or returning to the workplace for commuting.

Paragraph 5: If a teacher or staff member deviates from the necessary route specified in the preceding paragraph due to traffic conditions and encounters a sudden and accidental dangerous incident, and it is objectively reasonable after verification of factors such as the starting point, route, method of transportation, and time, it shall be considered a necessary route. Article 25, Paragraph 1 of the same Enforcement Rules stipulates: "Serious traffic violations referred to in subparagraph 2 of Article 23 of this Act refer to the following situations for teachers and staff:"

Paragraph 5: If a teacher or staff member deviates from the necessary route specified in the preceding paragraph due to traffic conditions and encounters a sudden and accidental dangerous incident, and it is objectively reasonable after verification of factors such as the starting point, route, method of transportation, and time, it shall be considered a necessary route.

Paragraph 5: If a teacher or staff member deviates from the necessary route specified in the preceding paragraph due to traffic conditions and encounters a sudden and accidental dangerous incident, and it is objectively reasonable after verification of factors such as the starting point, route, method of transportation, and time, it shall be considered a necessary route.

Paragraph 5: If a teacher or staff member deviates from the necessary route specified in the preceding paragraph due to traffic conditions and encounters a sudden and accidental dangerous incident, and it is objectively reasonable after verification of factors such as the starting point, route, method of transportation, and time, it shall be considered a necessary route.

Article 25, Paragraph 1 of the same Enforcement Rules stipulates: "Serious traffic violations referred to in subparagraph 2 of Article 23 of this Act refer to the following situations for teachers and staff:"

Article 25, Paragraph 1 of the same Enforcement Rules stipulates: "Serious traffic violations referred to in subparagraph 2 of Article 23 of this Act refer to the following situations for teachers and staff:"

1. Driving without a valid driver's license for the vehicle type. 2. Driving while the driver's license is suspended or revoked. 3. Running a red light at an intersection controlled by traffic signals. 4. Crossing a railway level crossing. 5. Driving with a blood alcohol content exceeding the legal limit, or under the influence of drugs, hallucinogens, or non-therapeutic substances. 6. Driving in the wrong direction of traffic flow, or engaging in racing, competitive driving, weaving, or other dangerous driving behaviors. 7. Driving a vehicle in violation of regulations on the shoulder of a highway. 8. Driving a vehicle against the prescribed lane.

2. Driving while the driver's license is suspended or revoked. 3. Running a red light at an intersection controlled by traffic signals. 4. Crossing a railway level crossing. 5. Driving with a blood alcohol content exceeding the legal limit, or under the influence of drugs, hallucinogens, or non-therapeutic substances. 6. Driving in the wrong direction of traffic flow, or engaging in racing, competitive driving, weaving, or other dangerous driving behaviors. 7. Driving a vehicle in violation of regulations on the shoulder of a highway. 8. Driving a vehicle against the prescribed lane.

3. Running a red light at an intersection controlled by traffic signals. 4. Crossing a railway level crossing. 5. Driving with a blood alcohol content exceeding the legal limit, or under the influence of drugs, hallucinogens, or non-therapeutic substances. 6. Driving in the wrong direction of traffic flow, or engaging in racing, competitive driving, weaving, or other dangerous driving behaviors. 7. Driving a vehicle in violation of regulations on the shoulder of a highway. 8. Driving a vehicle against the prescribed lane.

4. Crossing a railway level crossing. 5. Driving with a blood alcohol content exceeding the legal limit, or under the influence of drugs, hallucinogens, or non-therapeutic substances. 6. Driving in the wrong direction of traffic flow, or engaging in racing, competitive driving, weaving, or other dangerous driving behaviors. 7. Driving a vehicle in violation of regulations on the shoulder of a highway. 8. Driving a vehicle against the prescribed lane.

5. Driving with a blood alcohol content exceeding the legal limit, or under the influence of drugs, hallucinogens, or non-therapeutic substances. 6. Driving in the wrong direction of traffic flow, or engaging in racing, competitive driving, weaving, or other dangerous driving behaviors. 7. Driving a vehicle in violation of regulations on the shoulder of a highway. 8. Driving a vehicle against the prescribed lane.

6. Driving in the wrong direction of traffic flow, or engaging in racing, competitive driving, weaving, or other dangerous driving behaviors. 7. Driving a vehicle in violation of regulations on the shoulder of a highway. 8. Driving a vehicle against the prescribed lane.

7. Driving a vehicle in violation of regulations on the shoulder of a highway. 8. Driving a vehicle against the prescribed lane.

8. Driving a vehicle against the prescribed lane.

4. Therefore, commuting to and from work is a necessary behavior before and after a teacher's daily duties, and should be considered an extension of their duties. Thus, if a teacher is injured or ill due to a traffic accident during their commute, requiring rest or treatment, or if they need to make statements at the police station, participate in mediation at local mediation committees, appear in court as summoned by judicial authorities, or attend vehicle accident appraisal or review (committee) meetings due to the accident, and the definition of the commute route meets the relevant provisions of Article 22 of the Enforcement Rules of the Pension Act, and there are no serious traffic violations as stipulated in Article 25, Paragraph 1 of the Enforcement Rules of the Pension Act, the school may grant public leave in accordance with subparagraphs 6 and 10 of Paragraph 1 of Article 4 of the Teacher Leave Regulations, as verified.

Therefore, commuting to and from work is a necessary behavior before and after a teacher's daily duties, and should be considered an extension of their duties. Thus, if a teacher is injured or ill due to a traffic accident during their commute, requiring rest or treatment, or if they need to make statements at the police station, participate in mediation at local mediation committees, appear in court as summoned by judicial authorities, or attend vehicle accident appraisal or review (committee) meetings due to the accident, and the definition of the commute route meets the relevant provisions of Article 22 of the Enforcement Rules of the Pension Act, and there are no serious traffic violations as stipulated in Article 25, Paragraph 1 of the Enforcement Rules of the Pension Act, the school may grant public leave in accordance with subparagraphs 6 and 10 of Paragraph 1 of Article 4 of the Teacher Leave Regulations, as verified.

Therefore, commuting to and from work is a necessary behavior before and after a teacher's daily duties, and should be considered an extension of their duties. Thus, if a teacher is injured or ill due to a traffic accident during their commute, requiring rest or treatment, or if they need to make statements at the police station, participate in mediation at local mediation committees, appear in court as summoned by judicial authorities, or attend vehicle accident appraisal or review (committee) meetings due to the accident, and the definition of the commute route meets the relevant provisions of Article 22 of the Enforcement Rules of the Pension Act, and there are no serious traffic violations as stipulated in Article 25, Paragraph 1 of the Enforcement Rules of the Pension Act, the school may grant public leave in accordance with subparagraphs 6 and 10 of Paragraph 1 of Article 4 of the Teacher Leave Regulations, as verified.

Therefore, commuting to and from work is a necessary behavior before and after a teacher's daily duties, and should be considered an extension of their duties. Thus, if a teacher is injured or ill due to a traffic accident during their commute, requiring rest or treatment, or if they need to make statements at the police station, participate in mediation at local mediation committees, appear in court as summoned by judicial authorities, or attend vehicle accident appraisal or review (committee) meetings due to the accident, and the definition of the commute route meets the relevant provisions of Article 22 of the Enforcement Rules of the Pension Act, and there are no serious traffic violations as stipulated in Article 25, Paragraph 1 of the Enforcement Rules of the Pension Act, the school may grant public leave in accordance with subparagraphs 6 and 10 of Paragraph 1 of Article 4 of the Teacher Leave Regulations, as verified.

Therefore, commuting to and from work is a necessary behavior before and after a teacher's daily duties, and should be considered an extension of their duties. Thus, if a teacher is injured or ill due to a traffic accident during their commute, requiring rest or treatment, or if they need to make statements at the police station, participate in mediation at local mediation committees, appear in court as summoned by judicial authorities, or attend vehicle accident appraisal or review (committee) meetings due to the accident, and the definition of the commute route meets the relevant provisions of Article 22 of the Enforcement Rules of the Pension Act, and there are no serious traffic violations as stipulated in Article 25, Paragraph 1 of the Enforcement Rules of the Pension Act, the school may grant public leave in accordance with subparagraphs 6 and 10 of Paragraph 1 of Article 4 of the Teacher Leave Regulations, as verified.

Therefore, commuting to and from work is a necessary behavior before and after a teacher's daily duties, and should be considered an extension of their duties. Thus, if a teacher is injured or ill due to a traffic accident during their commute, requiring rest or treatment, or if they need to make statements at the police station, participate in mediation at local mediation committees, appear in court as summoned by judicial authorities, or attend vehicle accident appraisal or review (committee) meetings due to the accident, and the definition of the commute route meets the relevant provisions of Article 22 of the Enforcement Rules of the Pension Act, and there are no serious traffic violations as stipulated in Article 25, Paragraph 1 of the Enforcement Rules of the Pension Act, the school may grant public leave in accordance with subparagraphs 6 and 10 of Paragraph 1 of Article 4 of the Teacher Leave Regulations, as verified.

Therefore, commuting to and from work is a necessary behavior before and after a teacher's daily duties, and should be considered an extension of their duties. Thus, if a teacher is injured or ill due to a traffic accident during their commute, requiring rest or treatment, or if they need to make statements at the police station, participate in mediation at local mediation committees, appear in court as summoned by judicial authorities, or attend vehicle accident appraisal or review (committee) meetings due to the accident, and the definition of the commute route meets the relevant provisions of Article 22 of the Enforcement Rules of the Pension Act, and there are no serious traffic violations as stipulated in Article 25, Paragraph 1 of the Enforcement Rules of the Pension Act, the school may grant public leave in accordance with subparagraphs 6 and 10 of Paragraph 1 of Article 4 of the Teacher Leave Regulations, as verified.

Therefore, commuting to and from work is a necessary behavior before and after a teacher's daily duties, and should be considered an extension of their duties. Thus, if a teacher is injured or ill due to a traffic accident during their commute, requiring rest or treatment, or if they need to make statements at the police station, participate in mediation at local mediation committees, appear in court as summoned by judicial authorities, or attend vehicle accident appraisal or review (committee) meetings due to the accident, and the definition of the commute route meets the relevant provisions of Article 22 of the Enforcement Rules of the Pension Act, and there are no serious traffic violations as stipulated in Article 25, Paragraph 1 of the Enforcement Rules of the Pension Act, the school may grant public leave in accordance with subparagraphs 6 and 10 of Paragraph 1 of Article 4 of the Teacher Leave Regulations, as verified.

Therefore, commuting to and from work is a necessary behavior before and after a teacher's daily duties, and should be considered an extension of their duties. Thus, if a teacher is injured or ill due to a traffic accident during their commute, requiring rest or treatment, or if they need to make statements at the police station, participate in mediation at local mediation committees, appear in court as summoned by judicial authorities, or attend vehicle accident appraisal or review (committee) meetings due to the accident, and the definition of the commute route meets the relevant provisions of Article 22 of the Enforcement Rules of the Pension Act, and there are no serious traffic violations as stipulated in Article 25, Paragraph 1 of the Enforcement Rules of the Pension Act, the school may grant public leave in accordance with subparagraphs 6 and 10 of Paragraph 1 of Article 4 of the Teacher Leave Regulations, as verified.