The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

1. (1) Education assistance--Reimbursement of specific costs for job-related learning opportunities provided by universities, colleges, or other institutions of higher learning.
2. (2) In-service training and education--Job-oriented training that is provided within the agency by staff, other state entities, federal organizations, or private vendors.
3. (3) Out-of-agency staff development--Workshops, seminars, institutes, training sessions, college courses, and other programs or activities offered outside the agency either within or outside the state.

Source Note:The provisions of this §9.11 adopted to be effective March 27, 2003, 28 TexReg 2603.