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Last action · February 14, 2025

To Primary And Secondary Education (H)

Introduced February 12, 2025

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2025 Regular Session

HB454

AN ACT relating to chaplains in schools.

Short title: Teachers and School Chaplains Act

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 161 to require school districts and public charter schools to employ a chaplain or accept a chaplain as a volunteer; set eligibility for employed and volunteer chaplains; require that employed and volunteer chaplains submit background checks; amend KRS 160.380 to include a volunteer chaplain as an adult who is required to have a background check; provide that the Act may be cited as the Teachers and School Chaplains Act.

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This bill would require every Kentucky school district and public charter school to either hire a chaplain or accept one as a volunteer. It sets eligibility standards for chaplains and requires background checks for anyone serving in that role, whether paid or volunteer. Who it may affect: students and families in Kentucky public schools, school district administrators, and individuals who serve or wish to serve as school chaplains.

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