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LA SB123

LA SB123
Provides relative to the employment or acceptance of volunteer chaplains in public schools. (gov sig)


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Introduced
02/28/2024
In Committee
04/24/2024
Crossed Over
03/21/2024
Passed
05/21/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/28/2024

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To enact Chapter 19-A of Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, to

AI Summary

This bill allows public school boards in Louisiana to employ or accept volunteer certified chaplains to provide support, services, and programs for students, staff, and parents. The chaplains would be selected by and responsible to the local school officials, and they would not be required to be certified by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. The bill also sets hiring requirements, prohibiting the employment or acceptance of chaplains who are registered or required to register as sex offenders or child predators. Additionally, the bill provides liability protection for chaplains acting in accordance with the law, with some exceptions for malicious, willful, and deliberate actions.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Effective date 5/28/2024. (on 05/28/2024)

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