Okla. Stat. tit. 74, § 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.