Common use of Non-Mandatory Training Clause in Contracts

Non-Mandatory Training. A. For purposes of this Section, "non-mandatory" training is training or education where attendance is generally requested/initiated by an employee and is not required by the department. With prior and express authorization by the department head or designee, the State may reimburse Unit 17 employees for up to one hundred percent (100%) of the cost for course-required books or tuition and/or provide an amount of time off without loss of compensation for attendance at non-mandatory training. Release time without loss of compensation may be for up to one hundred percent (100%) of the time required for course attendance. Both parties agree and understand that different amounts of reimbursement and release time may be provided to employees in the same or similar situations. B. The departments shall establish policies and procedures with regard to the method by which an employee obtains the necessary advance authorization for monetary reimbursement and/or release time approval.

Non-Mandatory Training. A. For purposes of this Sectionsection, "“non-mandatory" ” training is training or education where attendance is generally requested/initiated by an employee and is not required by the department. With prior and express authorization by the department head or designee, the State may reimburse Unit 17 employees for up to one hundred percent (100%) of the cost for course-required books or tuition and/or provide an amount of time off without loss of compensation for attendance at non-non- mandatory training. Release time without loss of compensation may be for up to one hundred percent (100%) of the time required for course attendance. Both parties agree and understand that different amounts of reimbursement and release time may be provided to employees in the same or similar situations. B. The departments shall establish policies and procedures with regard to the method by which an employee obtains the necessary advance authorization for monetary reimbursement and/or release time approval.