Idaho Military Legislation & Policies

Latest Status

Spouse Licensure (Unemployment Comp): Idaho Governor Signed Final Legislation

Demographic Data

State residents include:

4,219 active-duty service members
1,609 active-duty spouses
3,012 active-duty children
8,345 National Guard and reserve members
4,291 National Guard and reserve spouses
7,692 National Guard and reserve children

Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2022.

Tammie Perreault

Northwest Regional Liaison

Northwest Region

AK, ID, MT, OR, WA, WY

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Ms. Perreault became Northwest region liaison in 2018. Prior to joining the DSLO, she worked in both the corporate and nonprofit sectors in public policy development and advocacy. Ms. Perreault is a U.S. Army combat veteran.

State-Specific Progress on State Policy Priorities and Sub-Priorities

See the latest status on legislation and policies being advanced in this state on state policy priorities important to military families. Find quick access to this state’s regional liaison, along with demographic data for the military community in this state.

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Enhanced Military Spouse Licensure Portability

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04/07/2021SB1083

03/22/2021SB1083

04/13/2021

Enhanced Military Spouse Licensure Portability Final Legislation

Amends existing law to provide for a more streamlined licensure by endorsement process for military members, veterans, and spouses.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Military Spouse Occupational Licensure Access

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10/01/2022

Military Spouse Occupational Licensure Access Final Legislation

Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses website has prominently placed a link with information for military, veterans and spouses to easily access information on how to obtain and renew a license. Links directly to the Idaho Code, an email, and phone number are provided for accessibility.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Licensing Compacts4/14 Sub-priorities passed

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact

Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact

03/01/2022HB664

03/17/2022HB664

03/23/2022

Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact Final Legislation

This legislation implements the "Audiology and Speech-language Pathology Interstate Compact," which allows audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed in any compact state to provide audiology or speech-language pathology services in each member state under a privilege to practice, and telehealth services in each member state under a privilege to practice.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Cosmetology Licensure Compact

Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact

Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact

03/16/2016

Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact Final Legislation

The EMS Compact allows qualified EMS personnel to work across state borders, within their scope of practice, on a short term, intermittent basis. The Compact provides a limited-duration, privilege to practice under approved circumstances.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Interstate Massage Therapy Compact

Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact

Licensed Professional Counseling Compact

Nurse Licensure Compact

03/16/2016

Nurse Licensure Compact Final Legislation

The Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) removes barriers for nurses practicing in multiple states. Nurses from NLC states are able to work across state lines without having applying for licensure in each state. The NLC has been established with the assistance of the Council of State Governments.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact

Physician Associates Compact

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact

03/14/2022S1305

03/01/2022S1305

03/23/2022

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Final Legislation

The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) is an interstate compact designed to facilitate the practice of telepsychology and the temporary in-person, face-to-face practice of psychology across state boundaries.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Social Work Licensure Compact

Purple Star Schools Program

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Open Enrollment Flexibility

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01/01/1990

Open Enrollment Flexibility Final Legislation

When it is in the best interest of a student to attend a school within another district, or to attend another school within the home district, a student may transfer to the selected school. Idaho statute allows for both inter- and intra-district transfers for military connected K-12 students.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Child Abuse Identification and Reporting

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02/05/2016

Child Abuse Identification and Reporting Final Legislation

In accordance with the provisions of Section 811 of Public Law 99-145, all reports of possible child abuse, neglect, or abandonment involving an Armed Forces member or member's spouse, will be reported by the local field office responsible for conducting the assessment, to the Mountain Home Air Force Base Family Advocacy Program representative.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction

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Licensure Exemptions for Military Family Child Care Providers

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Defining Armed Forces

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Military and Family Life Counselor Licensure Waiver

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