SECTION 260:25-17-144. Conditions for receipt of benefits  


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  • (a)   The employee receiving benefits under this Subchapter shall execute a promissory note with their respective agency (who completes the promissory note and tracks it) to repay the amount of tuition and/or fees paid by said agency.
    (b)   If the employee participated in the education and training program during working hours, the cost of any compensation paid to the employee while attending the course will be included in the total amount of the promissory note.
    (c)   The amount of the promissory note with the agency shall be reduced at a rate of $13.00 per calendar day beginning the first day following completion or graduation from the education or training program.
    (d)   Should the employee leave the agency for any reason, except for employees who have volunteered or have been drafted into active military service, the obligation to the agency becomes due and payable immediately.
    (e)   Any violation of the terms of the promissory note shall give rise to a cause of action and suit may be commenced by the agency for and on behalf of the State of Oklahoma for restitution of any and all sums plus interest at the statutory rate, costs, and reasonable attorney fees.
[Source: Added at 34 Ok Reg 1240, eff 9-11-17]