State of California
   
   M E M O R A N D U M
   
   REFERENCE CODE:
   PML 97-010
   
   DATE:
   March 28, 1997
   
   TO:
   Personnel Officers
   Department Training Officers
   Department Employee Relations Officers
   
   FROM:
   Department of Personnel Administration
   Training and Continuous Improvement Division
   
   SUBJECT:
   Training Rule Changes
   
   CONTACT:
   Susan Coats, Personnel Management Analyst
   (916) 324-4055 or CALNET 454-4055
   Office Vision: DPA(SCOATS)
   Internet: SCOATS@SMTP.DPA.CA.GOV
   FAX:(916)322-4050
   
   In 1995, Government Code Section 19995.1 was amended to provide
   more discretion to the Department of Personnel Administration
   regarding training conditions and requirements.  These proposed
   rule changes will provide more flexibility to departments in
   provided training to their employees.
   
   The current regulations provide for career-related and upward
   mobility training.  The proposed changes will combine these
   categories into one category of career-related training.  This
   has no impact on reimbursement for training expenses, since the
   upward mobility and career-related training categories are
   reimbursed at the same rate.
   
   The current regulations also place certain conditions and
   requirements on obtaining out-service training.  The proposed
   changes will eliminate the provisions for out-service training
   to allow departments to choose the most cost-effective way to
   administer training.
   
   In addition, the proposed regulation changes will improve the
   clarity and organization of the regulations.  If you have any
   questions or comments regarding these proposed changes, please
   contact Susan Coats at (916) 324-4055.  Comments must be
   received no later than May 2, 1997, to be considered by DPA
   before we adopt these amendments.   
   
   
   
   
   Michael L. Strazzo
   Deputy Division Chief
   
   Attachments will be included with the hard copy via the mail
   service.