Availability of training. Length of absence from work and workload requirements within the employee's work unit. Relationship of the training to the employee's position or to a position to which the employee has been scheduled for reassignment. The needs and best interest of the Department. Potential for continued employment of the employee.
Educational leave is the granting of a continuous leave of absence for educational purposes.
Such leave shall be without pay unless a stipend or other financial assistance is available and approved for this purpose. Specific provisions under which educational leave may be granted to classified service employees are contained in Regulation B of the Rules and Regulations of the State Personnel Board. If a stipend or other financial assistance is provided, the employment commitment for such benefits shall apply. This program covers enrollment in an accredited college or university in an approved degree program at the bachelor's level or above in an area of study for which there is a critical employment need within the Department or to pursue a degree program which is related to current employment. Participation in this program may be after regular work hours, while on annual leave, or while on educational leave without pay.