242, § 54.
§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
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,
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. Repealed by Laws 2022, c. 243, § 27, emerg. eff. May 11, 2022.
§74-840-3.3. Repealed by Laws 1998, c. 235, § 10, eff. July 1, 1998.
§74-840-3.4. Repealed by Laws 2022, c. 243, § 27, emerg. eff. May 11, 2022.
§74-840-3.5. Repealed by Laws 2022, c. 243, § 27, emerg. eff. May 11, 2022.
§74-840-3.6. Repealed by Laws 2022, c. 243, § 27, emerg. eff. May 11, 2022.
§74-840-3.7. Repealed by Laws 2022, c. 243, § 27, emerg. eff. May 11, 2022.
§74-840-3.8. Repealed by Laws 2007, c. 93, § 13, eff. Nov. 1, 2007.
§74-840-3.9. Repealed by Laws 2022, c. 243, § 27, emerg. eff. May 11, 2022.
§74-840-3.10. Repealed by Laws 2022, c. 243, § 27, emerg. eff. May 11, 2022.
§74-840-3.11. Repealed by Laws 2022, c. 243, § 27, emerg. eff. May 11, 2022.
§74-840-3.12. Repealed by Laws 2022, c. 243, § 27, emerg. eff. May 11, 2022.
§74-840-3.13. Repealed by Laws 2022, c. 243, § 27, emerg. eff. May 11, 2022.
§74-840-3.14. Repealed by Laws 2022, c. 243, § 27, emerg. eff. May 11, 2022.
§74-840-3.15. Repealed by Laws 2022, c. 243, § 27, emerg. eff. May 11, 2022.
§74-840-3.16. Repealed by Laws 2022, c. 243, § 27, emerg. eff. May 11, 2022.
§74-840-3.17. Repealed by Laws 2022, c. 243, § 27, emerg. eff. May 11, 2022.