P.R. Laws tit. 18, § 395g
(a) The basis for computing the years of service to which a participant is entitled shall be the date of the first original appointment for rendering services.
(b) Services rendered by System participants shall be computed as follows:
(1) Teachers.— Fifteen (15) calendar days of a school year month shall be equal to one (1) calendar month worked during the school year.
(2) Other participants.— Twenty-one (21) calendar days of a month shall be equal to one (1) calendar month worked.
(c) Subject to the provisions of § 395e of this title, all periods involving separation from service and leaves of absence without pay shall be excluded from such computation and shall not be considered for purposes of retirement, except for leaves of absence with or without pay and scholarships, provided that such leaves or scholarships are granted for professional improvement.
History —Dec. 24, 2013, No. 160, § 3.8.