Idaho Military Legislation & Policies

Latest Status

Purple Star Schools Program: Idaho Policy Implemented

Demographic Data

State residents include:

4,192 active-duty service members
1,588 active-duty spouses
2,936 active-duty children
8,411 National Guard and reserve members
4,218 National Guard and reserve spouses
7,577 National Guard and reserve children

Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2023.

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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Military Family Access to Quality Family Child Care

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12/01/2022

Military Family Access to Quality Family Child Care Final Legislation

A memo was issued to Mountain Home Air Force Base (MHAFB) by the State of Idaho (IDHW) verifying that no state oversight is required as, "The Department of Health and Welfare has determined that no MOU is needed as the Department of Defense/AF requirements exceed the State of Idaho requirements for licensing." This memo was delivered on December 1, 2022 to 366th FSS from Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.

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

Military Spouse Employment and Economic Opportunities4/16 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

Dietitian Licensure 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

02/07/2024HB 393

03/07/2024HB 393

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

Interstate Compact for School Psychologists

Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction

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State Support for Military Families With Special Education Needs0/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Minimize Delays

Reduce Burdens

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.

Defining Armed Forces in State Policy

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03/27/2024SB 1226

01/23/2024SB 1226

04/02/2024

Defining Armed Forces in State Policy Final Legislation

This legislation updates Idaho Code by adding "space force" to the list of U.S. Military branches of our nation's armed forces.

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

Military Family Antidiscrimination Status0/2 Sub-priorities passed

SUB-PRIORITIES

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Employment

Housing

State Response to Military Interpersonal Violence0/3 Sub-priorities passed

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Recognize MPOs

Increase Peace Officer Responsibilities

Allow Virtual Appearance or Provide Victim Travel Funds

Military Community Representation on State Boards and Councils0/4 Sub-priorities passed

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Military Affairs

Nutrition and Food Security

Economic and Workforce Development

Early Childhood Education and Childcare

Remote Driver's License and Vehicle Registration Renewal

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