| (a) Limitations on Topics.
(1) Repetitive Training.
(A) Credit will not be granted more than twice in a
certification period for training that is duplicative in nature, except
as noted in subparagraphs (B) and (C) of this paragraph.
(B) If an officer is concurrently employed by more
than one department or facility or has transferred to a new department
or facility within a certification period, credit for a training topic
may be granted up to four times in a certification period.
(C) For juvenile supervision officers and community
activities officers, credit for a training topic may be granted one
additional time if:
(i) the topic is one of the topics required during
each certification period as listed in §344.640 of this chapter;
and
(ii) training hours for the topic have been carried
over from the prior certification period as allowed by §344.640
of this chapter.
(2) Review of Policy and Procedure. A review of the
policies and procedures of the department or facility is not eligible
for credit unless documentation reflects that the review meets the
requirements in §344.660(a) of this chapter.
(3) Meetings. Meetings, including staff meetings, are
not considered a training activity unless supporting documentation
indicates that all or part of the meeting meets the requirements in §344.660(a)
of this chapter. If only a portion of the meeting meets the requirements
in §344.660(a) of this chapter, credit may be awarded only for
that portion of the meeting.
(4) Review of Employee Benefits. A review of employment-related
benefits and plans is not eligible for credit unless:
(A) the officer is a supervisor and the review relates
to supervisory duties or is being provided as part of a formal leadership
development program; and
(B) the review meets the requirements in §344.660(a)
of this chapter.
(5) Firearms Training. Training required under §341.808
of this chapter relating to carrying a firearm in the course of an
officer's official duties is not eligible for credit toward continuing
education requirements in this chapter.
(b) Limitations on Training Methods. The hour limitations
in this section apply to training received within a certification
period.
(1) There is no limitation on the number of hours that
may be obtained from live training. Live training includes in-person
training and online training in which the presenter and the person
claiming credit appear at the same time and have the ability to interact,
either verbally or in writing.
(2) There is no limitation on the number of hours that
may be obtained from watching pre-recorded training if the training
is provided by, sponsored by, or co-sponsored by TJJD. Pre-recorded
training includes recordings of live interactive trainings as well
as recordings of trainings that were not interactive.
(3) For juvenile probation officers and juvenile supervision
officers, a maximum of 20 hours of pre-recorded training other than
pre-recorded training described in paragraph (2) of this subsection
may be eligible for credit.
(4) For community activities officers, a maximum of
10 hours of pre-recorded training other than pre-recorded training
described in paragraph (2) of this subsection may be eligible for
credit.
(5) A maximum of 40 hours may be eligible for credit
for successful completion of one or more college courses in topics
relevant to the officer's job duties. A course must be provided by
a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by
the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. TJJD determines on
a case-by-case basis whether credit is granted for the course and
the number of hours approved for credit.
(c) Limitations on Credit for Development and Delivery
of Training.
(1) A training provider may claim a maximum of 20 hours
in a certification period for the time spent delivering training.
(2) An individual who develops training curriculum
may claim a maximum of 20 hours in a certification period for the
time spent developing the curriculum.
(3) Credit under this subsection is allowed only for
the topics listed in §§344.620, 344.622, 344.624, and 344.626
of this chapter.
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