Training and Continuing Education Programs
Continuing Education Financial Assistance
A state agency may spend appropriated funds to reimburse tuition and other program expenses for an agency employee to participate in a training or educational program at an institution of higher education. The agency may only reimburse the employee for tuition upon successful completion of the course at an accredited institution of higher education.
The agency must establish a policy to determine the method of approving reimbursement. Also, the head of the agency must authorize all tuition reimbursements.
Note: Tuition expenses must be prorated to the appropriation years in which the course is conducted.
Documentation Requirements [+]
- A state agency must retain documentation in its files showing compliance with the requirements set forth in the agency’s internal policy for reimbursing tuition expenses.
- Comptroller object 7202 – Tuition – Employee Training must be used.
Sources [+]
Texas Government Code, Sections 656.047–656.048, 656.102.