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Committee advances bill that would allow school districts to authorize chaplains; opponents cite legal and practical concerns
Summary
House Bill 410, sponsored by Representative Dale Hawkins, would permit local school districts to adopt policies allowing vetted chaplains to serve in schools; committee voted to send the bill to the House floor with a due-pass recommendation, 10-4.
Representative Dale Hawkins introduced House Bill 410 as a measure to allow local districts, if they choose, to authorize and vet chaplains to serve in school communities. “This legislation honors the demanding work of educators by making it possible for vetted professionals to serve in our school communities,” Hawkins said, adding the bill is optional and does not force districts to adopt the policy.
Supporters told the committee the change would allow districts to offer spiritual support, mentorship and crisis assistance to teachers and students where communities desire those services. Hans…
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