(a) The Arkansas State Hospital may from time to time during each year provide such consultation and conduct such institutes and training programs on a state, regional, district, county, or community level as may be necessary to coordinate, inform, and assist in the training of staff members of the various approved clinics of the state in mental health services and techniques.
(b) The Arkansas State Hospital may reimburse staff members for reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in attending these institutes and training programs.