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MS HB1016

MS HB1016
Public schools; allow to employ or accept the service of chaplains.


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Introduced
02/07/2024
In Committee
02/07/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/05/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Allow School Districts And Charter Schools To Employ Or Accept As A Volunteer, A Chaplain To Provide Support, Services And Programs With The School District Or Charter School; To Require Each School District Or Charter Employing Or Allowing Chaplain To Provided Services To Its Students To Undergo A Criminal Background Check Before Entering The Schools To Carry Out Their Obligations; To Prohibit School Districts And Charter Schools From Employing Or Allowing Individuals Who Are Required To Register As Sex Offenders From Providing Services Within Its Schools; To Amend Section 37-3-93, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Quick Response Team Of Personnel Trained In School Safety And Crisis Management By The State Department Of Education To Include Chaplains; To Amend Section 37-7-301, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Local School Districts To Fund And Operate Improved School Safety And Security Measures, Including Costs Associated With Training And Planning And Programs Provided By Chaplains; To Amend Section 37-11-54, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Local School Boards Shall Incorporate Evidence-based Practices And Positive Behavioral Intervention Supports Which Include Services Provided By Chaplains; To Provide For The Severability Of Provisions Of This Act Which May Be Deemed Unconstitutional; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill allows school districts and charter schools in Mississippi to employ or accept the services of a chaplain to provide support, services, and programs for students. The bill requires chaplains to undergo a criminal background check before providing services, and prohibits the employment or volunteering of sex offenders as chaplains. The bill also amends existing state law to include chaplains as part of the quick response team for the School Crisis Management Program, and requires local school boards to fund and operate improved school safety and security measures, including programs and services provided by chaplains. The bill is intended to take effect on July 1, 2024.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 03/05/2024)

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