Campus chaplains; public K-12 schools authorized to hire or accept as volunteers, local boards of education and governing bodies authorized to vote on whether to allow, limitations provided

HB 179 authorizes local boards of education and public charter school governing bodies to vote on whether to allow volunteer campus chaplains in their K-12 schools. If approved, these chaplains would be available to provide support, services, and programs at the request of any teacher. To qualify, volunteer chaplains must complete a recognized training program and undergo a criminal history background check. The bill specifically prohibits individuals convicted of offenses requiring sex offender registration from volunteering as campus chaplains.