(a) The commissioner shall have the power to establish such programs of training and education related to developmental disabilities 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.