1. (a) As used in this section, "active duty" means full-time service in the National Guard for more than thirty (30) consecutive days in a calendar year.

2. (b) As used in this section, "National Guard" means:

   1. (1) the Indiana Army National Guard; or
   2. (2) the Indiana Air National Guard.

3. (c) This section applies to a member of the National Guard who:

   1. (1) is a resident of Indiana; and
   2. (2) serves on active duty.

4. (d) Unless otherwise provided by federal law, the department shall give a member of the National Guard or the spouse of a member of the National Guard priority for placement in any federal or state employment or training program administered by the department if the member or the member's spouse:

   1. (1) submits documentation satisfactory to the department establishing the dates of the member's active service; and
   2. (2) meets the eligibility requirements for the program.

As added by P.L.11-2007, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.109-2017, SEC.1; P.L.230-2017, SEC.37.