New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 1 - GENERAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION
Chapter 7 - WASTEWATER AND WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES
Part 7 - ABSENCE AND LEAVE
Section 1.7.7.15 - EDUCATIONAL LEAVE
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
A. An agency may grant employees educational leave with or without pay to pursue training related to their employment that is of immediate or potential value to the agency, including new ideas and innovation that could result from an employee's education on a variety of subjects, expansion of employee skill sets for later promotional or leadership opportunities, and retention. "Educational leave" means time away from work, paid or unpaid, for approved coursework at an academic institution, including participation in classes and travel between an employee's normal work site and the academic institution. Educational leave may be requested as part-time administrative leave with pay or full-time Educational Leave without pay.
B. Employees on full-time educational leave with pay shall not accrue annual or sick leave.
C. Employees who are working part-time while on educational leave shall accrue annual and sick leave in accordance with the provisions of Subsection D of 1.7.7.8 NMAC and Subsection B of 1.7.7.10 NMAC.
D. Employees who are granted paid educational leave and who leave the employ of the agency within one year of the conclusion of the educational leave, must reimburse the agency for any tuition, expenses, or costs that the agency paid on behalf of the employee. Employees who are granted paid educational leave and who fail to complete any coursework, testing, or requirements of the educational program must reimburse the agency for any tuition, expenses, or costs that the agency paid on behalf of the employee.
