1. (a) Employee training program.

   1. (1) Funding for employee training is provided through the agency's central training account or the employee's respective division.
   2. (2) The employee's respective division funds travel-related expenses for training participation.

2. (b) Education assistance program. The employee's respective division funds reimbursement of specific tuition-related expenses that have been approved by the division director. To qualify for reimbursement, courses requested by the employee must be provided through an accredited institution of higher learning and:

   1. (1) directly related to improving specific knowledge and skills;
   2. (2) related to essential job functions of the current or prospective position;
   3. (3) needed for a special job assignment; or
   4. (4) required for a career ladder promotion.

Source Note:The provisions of this §9.15 adopted to be effective March 27, 2003, 28 TexReg 2603.