(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.

Source Note: The provisions of this §344.670 adopted to be effective February 1, 2018, 42 TexReg 5688; amended to be effective May 1, 2023, 48 TexReg 1961