Section 13.23. Education and training programs

(a)  The  commissioner shall have the power to establish such programs
  of  training  and  education   related   to   mental   retardation   and
  developmental disability as he shall deem desirable.
    (b)   The   director  of  each  facility  with  the  approval  of  the
  commissioner may establish and supervise training and education programs
  for employees. Directors of facilities authorized to establish  training
  and  education  programs  may  enter  into  agreements  with educational
  institutions to furnish such training in whole or in part.
    (c) The commissioner may grant leaves of absence to employees  of  the
  office for the purpose of receiving training or education for the better
  performance  of  their  duties and, with the approval of the director of
  the budget, may continue the salaries of such employees, in full  or  in
  part,  in an amount not to exceed reimbursement for the loss of earnings
  while receiving such training.