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Legislators field questions in Huron about ‘school chaplain’ bill and district authority
Summary
At a Huron forum residents pressed lawmakers on a House bill that would require school districts to adopt policies authorizing chaplains; lawmakers expressed concern about the bill’s 'shall' language, background‑check provisions and a pending amendment to allow employed individuals to serve.
HURON, S.D. — Residents at a Huron Chamber forum asked lawmakers detailed questions about a House bill that would authorize chaplains in public schools and require school districts to adopt related policies.
Gary Coffin, a Huron resident, asked several technical questions about the bill — identified in the forum as House Bill 1054 — including how the bill defines “religious affiliation,” which applicants are disqualified under criminal background checks, and whether districts could exercise discretion to refuse an applicant who has no automatic disqualifying offense. Coffin also asked about a pending…
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