Oklahoma § 74-840.3

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§ 74-840.3.

242, § 54.

Renumbered as § 840-1.3 of this title by Laws 1994, c.

§74-840-3.1. Training programs for supervisory personnel.

A. Each supervisor employed as of January 1, 1993, by a state

agency, board or commission in the executive branch of state

government, excluding those within The Oklahoma State System of

Higher Education, shall attend, prior to December 31, 1993, a

training program for supervisory personnel. The training program

shall be established pursuant to subsection C of this section.

B. Employees appointed to supervisory positions after January

1, 1993, shall complete twenty-four (24) hours of training pursuant

to subsection C of this section within twelve (12) months of

assuming such supervisory position. Thereafter, supervisors are

required to complete twelve (12) hours of training pursuant to

subsection C of this section each year. The appointing authority of

each agency shall ensure each supervisory employee is notified and

scheduled to attend such required training and shall make time

available for each such employee to complete the training.

C. 1. The Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise

Services shall promulgate any rules necessary to develop and

implement training programs for supervisory personnel which shall

include courses related to the effective performance of an agency

manager or supervisor. Rules authorized by this subsection shall

require supervisors to attend such training within a reasonable

period of time determined by the Director.

2. Training programs for supervisors under this section may be

approved by the Office of Management and Enterprise Services;

provided, however, such programs shall be subject to standards

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developed by the Office of Management and Enterprise Services. All

state agencies, boards and commissions may participate in any such

government employee training program established by an institution

that is a member of The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education

and approved by the Office of Management and Enterprise Services as

provided for in this paragraph.

Added by Laws 1992, c. 387, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1992. Renumbered

from § 840.35 of this title by Laws 1994, c. 242, § 54. Amended by

Laws 1997, c. 406, § 2, eff. July 1, 1997; Laws 1998, c. 235, § 3,

eff. July 1, 1998; Laws 1999, c. 410, § 7, eff. Nov. 1, 1999; Laws

2001, c. 381, § 9, eff. July 1, 2001; Laws 2012, c. 304, § 892.

§74-840-3.1A. Authorization for agencies to establish education and

training programs.

A. For the purpose of this section, "agency" is any agency or

department of the executive branch.

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.

C. An employee of an agency, who has achieved a "meets" or

"exceeds" standards on his or her performance evaluation and meets

the standards as established in rules promulgated pursuant to this

section, shall be eligible for additional education and training

provided by the state.

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.

E. The amount due pursuant to this act shall be reduced at a

rate of Thirteen Dollars ($13.00) per calendar day beginning the

first day after graduation from the education or training program.

If for any reason the employee leaves the employment of the agency,

the obligation will be considered due.

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,

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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.

G. The agency of the executive branch may pay fees for

employees to maintain licenses and certification required to provide

services essential to the mission of the agency. The agency may

require repayment of such fees pursuant to subsection D of this

section.

H. The Office of Management and Enterprise Services shall

promulgate rules pursuant to the implementation of this act.

Added by Laws 2016, c. 206, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2016.

§74-840-3.2.

11, 2022.