N.Y. Mental Hygiene Law § 13.23: Education and training programs

§ 13.23 Education and training programs.

(a) The commissioner shall have the power to establish such programs

of training and education related to developmental disabilities as he

shall deem desirable.

(b) The director of each facility with the approval of the

commissioner may establish and supervise training and education programs

for employees. Directors of facilities authorized to establish training

and education programs may enter into agreements with educational

institutions to furnish such training in whole or in part.

(c) The commissioner may grant leaves of absence to employees of the

office for the purpose of receiving training or education for the better

performance of their duties and, with the approval of the director of

the budget, may continue the salaries of such employees, in full or in

part, in an amount not to exceed reimbursement for the loss of earnings

while receiving such training.