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NE LB1065
NE LB1065Authorize a school district to hire a chaplain to perform the duties of a school counselor without a certificate issued by the Commissioner of Education
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Introduced
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
In Committee
01/10/2024
01/10/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/18/2024
04/18/2024
Introduced Session
108th Legislature
Bill Summary
A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to education; to amend sections 79-804, 79-805, and 79-814.01, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska; to allow a school district to hire a chaplain to perform the duties of a school counselor without a certificate issued by the Commissioner of Education as prescribed; to provide powers and duties to the State Board of Education; to harmonize provisions; and to repeal the original sections.
AI Summary
This bill allows a school district to hire a chaplain to perform the duties of a school counselor without requiring the chaplain to hold a certificate issued by the Commissioner of Education. The bill also outlines the eligibility requirements for a chaplain to perform these duties, including a criminal history record information check, and requires the school board to develop a policy for hiring, disciplining, and terminating a chaplain as an uncertified school counselor. The bill clarifies that this provision does not require a school district to hire a chaplain and does not endorse any particular religion. Additionally, the bill amends existing statutes to exempt chaplains hired under this provision from certain requirements that apply to certified teachers and administrators.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Indefinitely postponed (on 04/18/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=55120 |
| Fiscal Note for LB1065 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/108/PDF/FN/LB1065_20240226-124110.pdf |
| Analysis - Statement of Intent | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/108/PDF/SI/LB1065.pdf |
| BillText | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/108/PDF/Intro/LB1065.pdf |
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