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STATE OF OKLAHOMA
2nd Session of the 58th Legislature (202 2)
HOUSE BILL 3930 By: Kannady
AS INTRODUCED
An Act relating to the Oklahoma Department of
Veterans Affairs; amending 72 O.S. 2021, Section
63.10, which relates to training for necessary
personnel of the Department; expanding authorized
training to include private schools and entities;
deleting requirement that the program be in state;
authorizing individual and group tra ining; clarifying
training reimbursement provision ; and providing an
effective date.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 72 O.S. 2021, Section 63.10, is
amended to read as follows:
Section 63.10 A. The Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affai rs
is hereby authorized to establish within said the Department or
within any of the institutions operated by the Depar tment training
programs to train necessary personnel for the Department or its
institutions, or may arrange for programs with any public or private
school, entity, or institution within this state having available
facilities for training. Training may occur indiv idually pursuant
to the Quality Workforce for Oklahoma's Heroes Act or in groups
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pursuant to this section. Funds of the Departme nt or its
institutions may be used to pay salaries or tuition and subsistence
for employees or prospective employees in said training programs,
pursuant to the provisions of subsection B of this section.
B. Any employee or prospective employee who, while receiving
such training, is paid a salary, or for whom tuition and subsistence
are furnished shall enter into a contract with the Department prior
to receiving any payment for sa lary, tuition, or subsistence. The
contract shall be in accordance with the r ules and regulations
promulgated by the Oklahoma Veterans Commission and shall include a
stipulation that, unless the employee or prospective employee
continues in the employ of the Department for a period equivalent of
time that is equal to or greater than the length of the training,
the employee or prospect ive employee shall reimburse the Department
or institution for the amount of money paid to or for him or her by
the Department during the training period.
SECTION 2. This act shall beco me effective November 1, 2022.
58-2-9467 EK 01/09/22