§ 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.