S.C. Code Regs. § 19-716.04

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 5, May 24, 2024

Section 19-716.04 - TUITION ASSISTANCE

A. Agencies may provide tuition assistance to employees based on the guidelines recommended by the Office of Human Resources (OHR) and approved by the Budget and Control Board.

B. When staff development and training needs cannot be accomplished within the Tuition Assistance Guidelines, the agency may submit a proposal to the Budget and Control Board for approval.

1. Approval of the proposal by the Budget and Control Board must precede the selection of employees for training. Each proposal shall include the following information:

a. Program justification based on agency needs;

b. Description of the courses;

c. All classes and the number of positions in each class in the requested program;

d. Fiscal year cost estimates for participation in the requested program; and

e. A service commitment and payback agreement.

2. Except as provided above, any other forms of educational assistance for employees or non-employees may not be given by agencies unless authorized by statute or by the Budget and Control Board.

S.C. Code Regs. 19-716.04

Added by State Register Volume 26, Issue No. 1, eff January 25, 2002. Amended by State Register Volume 34, Issue No. 5, eff May 28, 2010.