§ 840-3.1A. Authorization for agencies to establish education and training programs
Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 74. State Government
74 Okl.St.Ann. § 840-3.1A
§ 840-3.1A. Authorization for agencies to establish education and training programs
B. Beginning November 1, 2016, agencies are authorized to establish education and training programs for positions critical to the mission of the agency. The agency may contract with accredited institutions located in Oklahoma necessary to provide this education and training. Funds of the agency or its institutions may be used to pay salaries or tuition and subsistence for employees in these training programs, pursuant to subsection D of this section. Employees may be in work status while engaging in training and education programs provided for in this section.
D. An employee of the agency who participates in the education and training program outlined in this act shall execute a promissory note for expenses payable to the agency whereby the employee promises to repay the note by remaining in employment with the agency. The duration of the loan repayment will correspond with the program in which the employee participated as set forth in rules promulgated for the implementation of this act.1
F. Violation of the provisions of the terms of the promissory note for training expenses entered into pursuant to this section shall give rise to a cause of action and suit may be commenced by the agency for and on behalf of the State of Oklahoma for restitution of any and all sums plus interest at the statutory rate, costs, and reasonable attorney fees. The provisions of this section shall not apply to persons who volunteer or are drafted into active military service subsequent to receiving training at state expense.
Credits
Laws 2016, c. 206, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2016.
Footnotes
O.S.L. 2016, c. 206, eff. Nov. 1, 2016.
74 Okl. St. Ann. § 840-3.1A, OK ST T. 74 § 840-3.1A
Current with emergency effective legislation through Chapter 257 of the Second Regular Session of the 59th Legislature (2024). Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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