Yes. Veterans may be granted up to four (4) hours of excused absence per day to participate in a military funeral service as a pallbearer, member of a firing squad, or Honor Guard.
For this purpose, a veteran is someone who was honorably discharged after serving at least six (6) months during a period of war or presidentially declared mobilization.
Service members authorized to perform funeral honors duty under 10 U.S.C. § 12503 or 32 U.S.C. § 115 are eligible for military leave to perform these duties. This leave is not limited to four hours and follows the same conditions as other military service under 20 C.F.R. § 1002.55.
For more information, visit the State of Tennessee Attendance and Leave Manual.
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