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Introduced
07/11/2023
07/11/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
135th General Assembly (2023-2024)
Bill Summary
To amend sections 3314.03 and 3326.11 and to enact section 3313.473 of the Revised Code to permit public schools to employ chaplains to provide support services.
AI Summary
This bill allows public schools, including community schools and STEM schools, to employ or accept as a volunteer a chaplain to provide support, services, and programs for students. The chaplain would not be required to apply for a state teaching license or certification. The bill also requires a criminal records check and registration with the state Department of Education for any chaplain employed or volunteering at a school. The chaplain services would be provided in addition to, but not in lieu of, school counselor services. Schools can establish their own requirements and procedures for implementing the chaplain provision.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (10)
Reggie Stoltzfus (R)*,
Gary Click (R),
Bill Dean (R),
Sarah Fowler Arthur (R),
Jennifer Gross (R),
Mark Johnson (R),
Darrell Kick (R),
Angie King (R),
Roy Klopfenstein (R),
Bernie Willis (R),
Last Action
Referred to committee: Primary and Secondary Education (on 09/12/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/135/hb240 |
| BillText | https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/solarapi/v1/general_assembly_135/bills/hb240/IN/00/hb240_00_IN?format=pdf |
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