Nevada § 284.343 - Stipends for training and educational leave for employees: Regulations; exceptions; restrictions; grants

§ 284.343. Stipends for training and educational leave for employees: Regulations; exceptions; restrictions; grants

1. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, after consultation with appointing

authorities, and in cooperation with the State Board of Examiners, the Commission

shall adopt regulations for all training of employees in the state service. Professional employees of the teaching staff, Agricultural Extension Service and

Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station staffs of the Nevada System of Higher Education,

or any other state institution of learning and student employees of such an institution

are exempt from the provisions of this section. 2. The regulations adopted pursuant to subsection 1 must: (a) Include requirements for the training of supervisors and managerial employees

concerning implicit bias. (b) Set forth the conditions under which educational leave stipends may be paid to

any officer or employee of the State. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 612.230 and with the exception of intermittent course work not leading to the awarding of

a degree, no person may be granted educational leave stipends until the person has

entered into a contract with the person's employing agency whereby the person agrees

to pursue only those courses required for a degree related to the person's employment

with the State and to return to the employ of the person's employing agency on the

basis of 1 year for each 9 months of educational leave taken or to refund the total

amount of the stipends regardless of the balance at the time of separation. 3. This section does not prevent the granting of sabbatical leaves by the Board of

Regents of the University of Nevada. 4. Where practicable all training for state employees must be presented through established

educational institutions within the State. 5. The Division shall coordinate all training activities related to remedial programs

and programs for career development designed to correct educational and training deficiencies

of state employees and create employment opportunities for the disadvantaged. In connection with these activities, the Division, with the approval of the Governor,

is designated to enter into contractual arrangements with the Federal Government and

others that provide grants or other money for educational and training activities.