Idaho Statutes Title 33. Education § 33-527. Military leave

(1) Any Idaho public school district or public charter school employee who is a member of the militia of this state or any other state, and who is ordered to active duty, training, or other duty by the governor, the adjutant general, or other lawful authority, shall be entitled to the same benefits and protections given to persons in the uniformed services as provided in 38 U.S.C. 4301-4313 and 4316-4319.

(2) Any Idaho public school district or public charter school employee who is a member of the uniformed services as that term is defined in 38 U.S.C. 4303, the reserve components, or the militia of this state or any other state, and who is ordered to active duty, training, or other performance of duty requiring absence from work shall be entitled to a minimum of ten (10) contract days of paid military leave each school year. Military leave shall be authorized when the employee submits a copy of the orders or other official documentation from the appropriate military authority that indicate the dates of voluntary or involuntary service.

(3) Any Idaho public school district or public charter school employee with available annual or vacation leave is entitled to use the leave for compensation during a term of military service.

(4) Any Idaho public school district or public charter school may establish an employment right or benefit that is more beneficial than, or is in addition to, a right or benefit provided under this section.