1. A. Agencies may provide tuition assistance to employees based on the guidelines recommended by DSHR and approved by the Department of Administration.

2. B. For exceptions to the Tuition Assistance Guidelines, the agency may submit a proposal to the Department of Administration for approval.

   1. 1. Each proposal shall include the following information:

      1. a. Program justification based on agency needs;
      2. b. Description of the courses;
      3. c. All classes and the number of positions in each class in the requested program;
      4. d. Fiscal year cost estimates for participation in the requested program; and
      5. e. A service commitment and payback agreement.
   2. 2. Except as provided above, any other forms of educational assistance for employees or non-employees may not be given by agencies unless authorized by statute or by the Department of Administration.

HISTORY: Added by State Register Volume 26, Issue No. 1, eff January 25, 2002. Amended by State Register Volume 34, Issue No. 5, eff May 28, 2010; State Register Volume 40, Issue No. 10, eff October 28, 2016; SCSR 48-9, eff September 27, 2024.