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IA SSB3092
IA SSB3092A bill for an act authorizing school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools to employ chaplains, or engage volunteer chaplains, to provide services to students.
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Introduced
01/18/2024
01/18/2024
In Committee
01/18/2024
01/18/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/16/2024
04/16/2024
Introduced Session
90th General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill authorizes school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools to employ chaplains, or engage S.F. _____ volunteer chaplains, to provide support, services, and programs for students. The bill provides that such chaplains are not required to have a license, endorsement, certification, authorization, or statement of recognition issued by the board of educational examiners. The bill requires school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools to follow the background investigation and termination procedures established under Code section 279.69 when employing chaplains or engaging volunteer chaplains. The bill prohibits school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools from requiring or coercing a student to utilize the support, services, or programs provided by a chaplain.
AI Summary
This Study Bill allows public school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools to hire or use volunteer chaplains to offer support, services, and programs to students. Importantly, these chaplains are not required to hold any specific educational licenses or certifications from the board of educational examiners, which is the state body that typically oversees educator credentials. However, schools must still follow existing procedures for background checks and employee terminations, as outlined in Code section 279.69, when bringing on chaplains. The bill also explicitly prohibits schools from forcing or pressuring any student to participate in services or programs offered by these chaplains, ensuring that student participation remains voluntary.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Education (Senate)
Last Action
Senate Education Committee (11:00:00 2/7/2024 RM 116) (on 02/07/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=90&ba=SSB3092 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/90/attachments/SSB3092.html |
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